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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
June 2, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit continues to work closely with the leadership team of Scotlynn Group to actively manage an outbreak of COVID-19 at residences of migrant agricultural workers. Of the approximately 217 test results received so far, 164 individuals have tested positive, while 53 have tested negative. Seven workers […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit continues to work closely with the leadership team of Scotlynn Group to actively manage an outbreak of COVID-19 at residences of migrant agricultural workers at a farm. Paramedic Services has been on site conducting testing. Of the approximately 210 test results received so far, 164 individuals have tested positive, while approximately […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit continues to work closely with the leadership team of Scotlynn Group to actively manage an outbreak of COVID-19 at residences of migrant agricultural workers at a farm. Of the approximately 90 test results received so far, 85 individuals have tested positive, while approximately 25 workers are showing symptoms of the disease. […]
May 30, 2020, Simcoe, ON – Testing for COVID-19 in Haldimand and Norfolk has been expanded to include anyone concerned that they may have been exposed to the virus, even if they don’t have symptoms. Appointments for testing will be required in order to minimize delays at the testing sites and reduce the chance of […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is responding to an outbreak of COVID-19 among migrant workers at a local farming operation. Three workers have been admitted to Norfolk General Hospital with COVID-19 symptoms, and one has tested positive for the disease. Paramedics are currently at the farm testing other workers for the virus. The Health Unit is […]