For Immediate Release
April 13, 2021
The Haliburton-Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR DHU) is currently reporting a total of 81 confirmed COVID-19 cases for Haliburton County since the outset of the pandemic. At the time of this release, the current number of cases in Haliburton County that have not been resolved is 10, and there are 8 high risk contacts.
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Positivity Rate for COVID-19
Mar 22 – Apr 2: 5.31%
Mar 8 – Mar 19: 4.06%
Feb 22 – Mar 5: 0%
Feb 8 – Feb 19: 0.42%
Average Tests Completed Each Week
Mar 22 – Apr 2: 104
Mar 8 – Mar 19: 140
Feb 22 – Mar 5: 108
Feb 8 – Feb 19: 112
Positivity Rate for Variants of Concern
Mar 22 – Apr 2: 0.005%
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Variants of Concern
HKPR DHU is currently reporting 5 Variants of Concern for Haliburton County. At the time of this report, there are growing numbers of these variants linked to community transmission, as they are more easily spread between people. The variants are also affecting a much higher proportion of younger people, present a greater risk for reinfection, have more severe symptoms with an increased risk of hospitalization, and increased likelihood of ICU admission.
Variants have been a significant factor in the escalation of the third wave of the pandemic in Ontario, leading to the highest rate of ICU admissions since the pandemic began, and a higher rate than any other province in Canada. The third wave has put significant strain on the healthcare system, and is resulting in patients been transferred in large numbers between hospitals to help manage capacity. Haliburton Highlands Health Services has been advised to be prepared for potential transfers to help support hospital capacity in the region. Current trends suggest the situation will worsen over the next two weeks, as it will take that long for the provincial stay-at-home order to have a positive effect on reducing transmission of the virus.
Positivity Rates & Report Reminders
• The positivity rate represents the percentage of persons tested at the Haliburton County Community Assessment Centre who test positive for COVID-19, over the two-week period.
• HKPR DHU reports are based on geographical boundaries, which means the cases reported for the Haliburton region only include those among persons residing within the boundaries of Haliburton County, regardless of where the testing takes place.
• The positivity rate may not represent all positive COVID-19 cases in Haliburton County – only those who are identified through testing at our local Assessment Centre.
• Some persons in our community who reside outside of Haliburton County borders may be tested at other locations, and are not captured in this report.
• All cases reported through HKPR DHU for Haliburton County may not be included in the local positivity rate, as some tests may have been completed elsewhere.
April 13, 2021
The Haliburton-Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR DHU) is currently reporting a total of 81 confirmed COVID-19 cases for Haliburton County since the outset of the pandemic. At the time of this release, the current number of cases in Haliburton County that have not been resolved is 10, and there are 8 high risk contacts.
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Positivity Rate for COVID-19
Mar 22 – Apr 2: 5.31%
Mar 8 – Mar 19: 4.06%
Feb 22 – Mar 5: 0%
Feb 8 – Feb 19: 0.42%
Average Tests Completed Each Week
Mar 22 – Apr 2: 104
Mar 8 – Mar 19: 140
Feb 22 – Mar 5: 108
Feb 8 – Feb 19: 112
Positivity Rate for Variants of Concern
Mar 22 – Apr 2: 0.005%
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Variants of Concern
HKPR DHU is currently reporting 5 Variants of Concern for Haliburton County. At the time of this report, there are growing numbers of these variants linked to community transmission, as they are more easily spread between people. The variants are also affecting a much higher proportion of younger people, present a greater risk for reinfection, have more severe symptoms with an increased risk of hospitalization, and increased likelihood of ICU admission.
Variants have been a significant factor in the escalation of the third wave of the pandemic in Ontario, leading to the highest rate of ICU admissions since the pandemic began, and a higher rate than any other province in Canada. The third wave has put significant strain on the healthcare system, and is resulting in patients been transferred in large numbers between hospitals to help manage capacity. Haliburton Highlands Health Services has been advised to be prepared for potential transfers to help support hospital capacity in the region. Current trends suggest the situation will worsen over the next two weeks, as it will take that long for the provincial stay-at-home order to have a positive effect on reducing transmission of the virus.
Positivity Rates & Report Reminders
• The positivity rate represents the percentage of persons tested at the Haliburton County Community Assessment Centre who test positive for COVID-19, over the two-week period.
• HKPR DHU reports are based on geographical boundaries, which means the cases reported for the Haliburton region only include those among persons residing within the boundaries of Haliburton County, regardless of where the testing takes place.
• The positivity rate may not represent all positive COVID-19 cases in Haliburton County – only those who are identified through testing at our local Assessment Centre.
• Some persons in our community who reside outside of Haliburton County borders may be tested at other locations, and are not captured in this report.
• All cases reported through HKPR DHU for Haliburton County may not be included in the local positivity rate, as some tests may have been completed elsewhere.