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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at Caressant Care in Courtland, Norview Lodge in Simcoe and Beacon Home community residence in Dunnville. One staff member at each facility has tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Unit is working with the facilities to institute a public health management plan. -30-
Health and Social Services General Manager Marlene Miranda has accepted a new position as the City of Brantford’s General Manager of Community Services and Social Development. “This was a very difficult decision for me to make,” says Miranda. “Norfolk County is my home, and I consider it a great privilege to have been able to […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at two group homes run by the Norfolk Association for Community Living (NACL). A public health management plan has been instituted. -30-
December 11, 2020 – 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 hospitalization. “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 […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit area will be moved into the orange “Restrict” category of Ontario’s new COVID-19 response framework, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced. The move will take effect as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, November 30, and is the result of a number of factors established by the Ontario government, including an increasing number […]