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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 is reminding residents that all parks and playgrounds are closed as part of the province’s COVID-19 containment strategy. This includes parks owned by Norfolk and Haldimand counties, as well as private parks found in subdivisions. The closure also means people should stay out of the walkways and areas around storm water […]
Anson Place Care Centre The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit can confirm that a total of 37 residents of Anson Place long-term care facility and retirement home have tested positive for COVID-19. Among five recent deaths, four have been confirmed as being related to COVID-19. Additionally, 21 staff have tested positive. These individuals are not working at […]
April 3, 2020, Simcoe, ON – Haldimand-Norfolk’s Medical Officer of Health has issued two orders aimed at enhancing public health measures by deterring non-essential visits to Haldimand and Norfolk counties. These are part of a suite of steps being taken to advance social distancing efforts. The first order prohibits short-term rentals of hotels, motels, cottages, […]
April 1, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reporting that there are a total of 27 individuals in Haldimand and Norfolk who have tested positive for COVID-19. There are 11 positive tests related to residents of Anson Place, which is both a long-term care facility and retirement home. Three of these residents have died. At this time, the Health Unit […]
March 31, 2020 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has launched a special hotline to help enforce public health orders meant to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Residents can report violations of public health orders by calling 519-428-8019. “Despite repeated requests from elected officials – and orders issued by the Medical Officer of Health – […]