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The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has confirmed the death of a resident due to COVID-19. The resident had been living in the community prior to their passing. “I’d like to extend my sincerest condolences to the individual’s family and friends at this difficult time,” says Medical Officer of Health Dr. Shanker Nesathurai. “COVID-19 continues to pose […]

Community Vaccine Update – April 9, 2021 Vaccine doses administered so far: 24,012 Number of people completely vaccinated: 1,787 Status updates The online vaccination appointment booking tool is up and running. All eligible individuals are encouraged to use the online booking tool to set up an appointment. The Health Unit is working diligently to complete […]

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health unit and its partners are working diligently to ensure that every resident who wishes to receive the vaccine has the chance to do so, once they become eligible. Currently, the online vaccine appointment booking tool is down, and staff are working to get it back up and running. Residents are asked to […]

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit would like to remind the public of the different roles and responsibilities when it comes to COVID-19-related rules as delegated by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to ensure compliance with the Quarantine Act. When a Quarantine Act compliance check is required, PHAC will request support from police. Once this […]

The Ontario government has declared a provincial emergency and issued a stay-at-home order restricting all non-essential travel outside the home across Ontario starting Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. The stay at home order is expected to last for 4 weeks. The stay-at-home order requires everyone to remain at home and only go out for […]