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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
Mosquitoes collected earlier last week as part of the surveillance program at the health unit have tested positive for the West Nile virus. The mosquitoes were collected from a residential neighbourhood in Brantford. This is the first lab confirmed evidence of the virus in Brantford and the County of Brant this year. Mosquitoes can transmit […]
The acting medical officer of health has cancelled the Special Air Quality Statement issued on August 3, 2025. Air quality conditions have improved across the Grand Erie region, dropping below the high-risk category on the Air Quality Health Index (7-10). Air pollution can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Residents who have questions about their personal risk level should consult their primary […]
The acting medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Special Air Quality Statement, effective August 3, 025, for the County of Brant, the City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. A Special Air Quality Statement is issued when the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for the region is forecast to reach the high-risk category (AQHI 7-10). This Special Air Quality Statement […]
The acting medical officer of health has cancelled the Special Air Quality Statement issued on July 31, 2025. Air quality conditions have improved across the Grand Erie region, dropping below the high-risk category on the Air Quality Health Index (7-10). Air pollution can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Residents who have questions about their personal risk level should consult […]
The acting medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Special Air Quality Statement, effective July 31, 2025, for the County of Brant, the City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. A Special Air Quality Statement is issued when the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for the region is forecast to reach the high-risk category (AQHI 7-10). This Special Air Quality Statement […]