Political leaders in Peterborough and area mayors are urging residents to stay home during the global coronavirus pandemic. In a joint statement issued Monday afternoon, municipal mayors and First Nation chiefs along with Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith stated everyone must continue to practice social distancing. “For the past week, Canadians have been stuck at home because of COVID-19.
It’s understandable that it is starting to take a toll. But we can’t afford to stop now,” the statement reads. Peterborough Public Health has confirmed three COVID-19 cases in its jurisdiction. “We must be very clear.