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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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June 12, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit continues to respond to an outbreak of COVID-19 at a Scotlynn Group farm. As of June 12, 169 migrant workers have tested positive for the virus, while 18 others associated with the farm have also tested positive. Two migrant workers remain in hospital, and one […]
June 11, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is continuing to urge people to continue practicing social distancing even once the number of people allowed at a mass gathering is increased to 10 on Friday. While the Province is not allowing Haldimand and Norfolk to proceed to the second stage of Ontario’s re-opening […]
June 11, 2020, Simcoe, ON – Haldimand and Norfolk’s Social Services and Housing team is working closely with the area’s licenced childcare providers to prepare for their safe re-opening. As announced this week by the Provincial government, childcare providers in Ontario can re-open starting Friday, June 12, however it is expected that many providers will […]
June 9, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Warning for the residents and visitors of 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 […]
June 5, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has revoked its public health order prohibiting short-term rentals. Accommodation owners should consult health and safety guidelines related to the tourism and hospitality sector when considering how they can reopen their doors to guests. Operators and guests should continue to practice physical distancing and wash […]