Health Topics - COVID-19

Antivirals to Treat COVID-19

  Antiviral treatment (Paxlovid) is available for higher-risk individuals with COVID-19. Know your risk and get assessed Available treatments can help prevent serious illness if taken within 5 days of […]

COVID-19 Enforcement and Complaints

  The Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 is the legislation that applies to the province’s response to COVID-19. The regulations include a number of infection control […]

COVID-19 Guidance for Schools

  With key public health and health system indicators continuing to remain stable or improve, Ontario is cautiously and gradually easing public health and workplace safety measures with all remaining […]

COVID-19 Information for employers and employees

  Due to latest COVID-19 guidance from the Ministry of Health, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will only be following up with COVID-19 cases in highest-risk settings. Highest risk settings include:     Hospital […]

COVID-19 Testing

  If you are eligible for molecular testing you are encouraged to get tested using a molecular test. Those who are not eligible for molecular testing may use rapid antigen testing. If you have COVID-19 […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Exemption Requirements

  Individuals who believe they are eligible for a medical exemption must undergo a clinical assessment by an Ontario physician (designated as “MD”) or registered nurse in the extended class […]

COVID-19 Workplace Immunization Policy

  Businesses and organizations have a responsibility to provide a safe work environment for employees and volunteers. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect your workplace from the […]

COVID-19 safety for farmers and seasonal agricultural workers

  To the seasonal agricultural workers and the local farmers, thank you for continuing to move forward with farming this year so that food can be brought to the tables […]

Community Vaccine Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you require any additional support, please call the Provincial Testing, Isolation, Information COVID-19 Contact Hotline 1 (888) 777-0730 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST 7 days a week IMPORTANT: […]

Eligibility and Recommendations for Staying Up To Date with your COVID-19 Vaccine

    Children Aged 6 Months to 4 Years Old Children aged 6 months to 4 years old are eligible to receive a primary COVID-19 vaccine series to be up […]

Highest Risk Settings

Highest risk settings include: Acute care settings such as hospitals, including complex continuing care facilities Congregate living settings with medically and socially vulnerable individuals, including but not limited to long-term […]

Infection Control Recommendations for Personal Service Settings — COVID-19

Personal Service Settings are required to comply with all applicable regulations and recommendations.  As the operator it is your responsibility to ensure you remain up to date on all premise […]

Infection Control Recommendations for Recreational Water Facilities when Reopening

Recreational Water Facilities are required to comply with all applicable regulations and recommendations.  As the operator it is your responsibility to ensure you remain up to date on all premise […]

Learn more about Vaccine Receipts

  As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with a photo ID to […]

Overcoming Barriers to Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

What if I do not have identification/ ID? You can still get a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario if you do not have a health card. Even if you do not […]

What to do if you test positive for COVID-19

Due to more people testing positive for COVID-19, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has changed case and contact management practices, in line with ministry guidance.