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July 10, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has declared the outbreak of COVID-19 at an area farm over. The workers affected by COVID-19 have completed the required self-isolation period.  As such, like all other residents, they can return to work. “I’d like to offer my sincerest thanks to all those community partners […]

HNHU Issues Extended Heat Warning SIMCOE, July 4, 2020– With hot and humid conditions expected to continue over the weekend, the Medical Officer of Health is issuing an Extended Heat Warning for the residents and visitors Haldimand and Norfolk counties.. The HNHU recommends that persons take steps to prevent heat-related illness.   All people can […]

SIMCOE, July 2, 2020– The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Warning for Haldimand and Norfolk counties. A Heat Warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature of 31°C or higher and a nighttime temperature of 20°C or higher or when two consecutive […]

June 25, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at Anson Place over. Anson Place includes both a long-term care facility and retirement home. “I know this comes as welcome news for both the residents of Anson Place and their families,” says Kristal Chopp, Chair of the Board of […]

June 24, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit continues to work to resolve the outbreak at the farm. Approximately 220 migrant farm workers live in residences on the farm. Approximately 200 people have tested positive. Two workers are currently hospitalized. The approach to manage a COVID-19 case is for the person affected to […]