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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) reports that effective immediately, publicly funded COVID-19 testing will only be available to: Ontarians eligible for COVID-19 treatment (i.e., symptomatic individuals who are immunocompromised, or 65 years of age or older, or those with high-risk medical conditions). People in high-risk and some congregate living settings (including long-term care homes) and […]
Starting October 28, free COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available from local pharmacies and health care providers, for all members of the public over six months of age. High-risk populations are eligible and encouraged to receive their COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as possible. High-risk populations include: Adults 65 years of age and older Residents […]
The holiday season is in full swing, and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is reminding the community that the best protection from a serious illness related to COVID-19 and influenza is to get vaccinated as soon as possible. About 1.8 million Ontarians have already received the updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall. This week and […]
October 10. 2023 —The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is continuing to remind residents to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by staying up to date on vaccinations. Individuals are encouraged to get their flu and COVID-19 shots as soon as they are eligible to receive them. Starting in […]
Statistics for residents Vaccine doses administered to date:284,960 Pediatric doses to date: 4,655 (Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit administered only) Infant doses to date: 116 (Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit administered only) Proportion of local population 6 months + with at least 1 dose: 75.5% Proportion of local population 6 months + with 2 doses: 73.3% Proportion of local […]