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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 (HNHU) is reminding those living in the Long Point area to avoid handling wildlife after the discovery of the bacteria that causes tularemia – an infectious disease– in a large number of muskrats in the area. Tularemia – also known as rabbit fever – affects humans and animals such as muskrats, […]
May 7, 2020, Simcoe, ON – One resident of Parkview Meadows Christian Retirement Village has tested positive for COVID-19. Two staff members previously tested positive and remain in self-isolation. Residents are currently being self-isolated in their rooms, where they are also receiving all meals. Staff are wearing full personal protective equipment. Health Unit staff have […]
Simcoe, ON (May 2, 2020) – Based on information from local OPP, there have been six non-fatal and one fatal overdose within the last 48 hrs in Norfolk County. The cause of this trend remains uncertain. However, the local health sector and law enforcement will continue to monitor, investigate and respond where required. If you […]
April 26, 2020, Simcoe, ON – Norfolk County has implemented a multifaceted response plan in the face of an unprecedented public health emergency. Although recent modelling suggests Ontario may have reached a peak in new cases of COVID-19, a vaccine for the virus has not yet been developed, leaving the population at continued risk of infection. […]
April 26, 2020, Simcoe, ON – Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit staff have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Caressant Care Courtland long-term care facility. One staff member has tested positive. This staff member is not working at the facility and is currently in self-isolation at home. All residents and staff will be tested. There are no residents […]