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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
May 15, 2020, Simcoe, ON – With the province moving into the first stage of its plan to re-open the economy and after reviewing key public health indicators, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is rescinding its public health order regarding secondary residences. Effective immediately, the occupancy of secondary residences in Haldimand and Norfolk by those who […]
May 14, 2020, Simcoe, ON – One resident of Cedar Crossing Retirement Home has tested positive for COVID-19. All residents and employees of the facility have been tested. Some test results are pending. The tests that have been reported are negative, beyond this one resident. Residents are currently being self-isolated in their rooms, where they […]
May 7, 2020, Simcoe, ON – One resident of Parkview Meadows Christian Retirement Village has tested positive for COVID-19. Two staff members previously tested positive and remain in self-isolation. Residents are currently being self-isolated in their rooms, where they are also receiving all meals. Staff are wearing full personal protective equipment. Health Unit staff have […]
April 26, 2020, Simcoe, ON – Norfolk County has implemented a multifaceted response plan in the face of an unprecedented public health emergency. Although recent modelling suggests Ontario may have reached a peak in new cases of COVID-19, a vaccine for the virus has not yet been developed, leaving the population at continued risk of infection. […]
April 26, 2020, Simcoe, ON – Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit staff have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Caressant Care Courtland long-term care facility. One staff member has tested positive. This staff member is not working at the facility and is currently in self-isolation at home. All residents and staff will be tested. There are no residents […]