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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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 – […]
March 29, 2020 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has confirmed a total of 23 individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. There were 7 positive tests at Anson Place, which is a retirement home and long-term care facility. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has worked with Anson Place staff and leadership to initiate a public health […]
March 28, 2020, Simcoe, ON – Haldimand and Norfolk counties, with the support of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, continue to implement a robust COVID-19 response strategy aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19. Part of that strategy is to provide support to Haldimand and Norfolk’s significant agricultural community, helping to keep farm workers healthy, protect […]