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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) is reminding those living in the Long Point area to avoid handling wildlife after the discovery of the bacteria that causes tularemia – an infectious disease– in a large number of muskrats in the area. Tularemia – also known as rabbit fever – affects humans and animals such as muskrats, […]
With flood-like conditions this past weekend (and possible in the coming days) in low-lying areas, Norfolk County and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit are advising residents to take precautions to keep their families and property safe. Stay out of floodwaters: Obey road closure signs, and do not walk or drive through floodwaters, as they can be […]
Simcoe, ON – September 27th 2018. With notification of the first human case of Lyme disease in Norfolk County in 2018, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is reminding the public to take precautions to protect themselves from ticks. To date, the HNHU has collected 72 deer ticks from areas in Haldimand and Norfolk counties through […]
Simcoe, ON Sept. 26th, 2018 The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has identified six human cases of West Nile virus within the region. There was one death reported as a result of the virus in the area. In 2017, there was one confirmed West Nile virus human case in the Haldimand and Norfolk area. Most recent […]
SIMCOE- August 15, 2018- Two horses in the Dunnville area have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus earlier this month after showing neurological symptoms. Reports indicate that both horses were not vaccinated against the virus. Although the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has not had a report of a horse positive for the virus since 2009, […]