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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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SIMCOE, MARCH 20th, 2018 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has launched an active tick surveillance program to track the number of deer tick (also known as blacklegged ticks) and the prevalence of Lyme disease causing bacterium in our area. Active tick surveillance consists of collecting deer ticks, the main carrier of Lyme disease, in […]
SIMCOE, MARCH 20th, 2018 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has received reports from the community that “purple heroin” is circulating in Haldimand and Norfolk counties. “Purple heroin”, so-called because it is often tinted purple, is reported to be heroin laced with a highly toxic illicit fentanyl. Hamilton Public Health released an alert about the […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 26th, 2018 – Norfolk Pathways for People would like to invite the public to a trail walk at the St. Williams Conservation Reserve on Sunday, March 4, 2018. “This year we have partnered with the St. Williams Conservation Reserve Community Council (SWCRCC) for our winter walk,” said Gord Mason, chair of Norfolk Pathways […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 22, 2018– In light of recent flooding in Haldimand and Norfolk counties, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) wants to offer some simple tips on how the public can stay safe under these hazardous conditions. Stay informed: Listen to local radio and news stations to keep up-to-date on the situation. Check county websites for […]
SIMCOE, ON FEBRUARY 15th, 2018 The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) would like to applaud the upcoming enactment of a Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces bylaw in Norfolk County. The bylaw will help protect residents from second hand smoke above and beyond the baseline protection the Smoke-Free Ontario Act offers. Starting May 1st, 2018, the by-law will: Prohibit […]