Norfolk General Hospital says they are experiencing significant capacity and staffing pressures right now. Several staff members are currently off work as a result of COVID-19 or exposure along with ongoing vacancies. This has also resulted in longer than expected wait times at our Emergency Department and disruptions ...

The first confirmed case of the flu has arrive in the area. Much like COVID, the symptoms are similar - cough, fever, body aches, and extreme exhaustion and possibly nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Because they are so similar, the health unit is asking people to do a COVID-19 self assessments should they develop these ...

Good news at the Norfolk General Hospital. The COVID-19 outbreak declared on their 4B unit is over. In total, 13 people tested positive for the virus during that them. Visitor Restrictions and active screening remain in place.

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the 3B Medical/Surgical Unit at Norfolk General Hospital. Nine patients tested positive for the virus. COVID-positive patients are being isolated to their rooms, enhanced cleaning has been implemented, contact tracing is ongoing, and patients are being monitored closely for COVI...

Paxlovid is now available in Norfolk County. The antiviral pill to protect against severe side effects of COVID-19 is now available at select local pharmacies by prescription. In Simcoe it is available at the Real Canadian Superstore Pharmacy, both Roulston's locations, Clark's Pharmasave, and Shoppers Drug Mart. In Wa...

Ontario's top doctor confirmed in a media briefing yesterday that the province is in the 6th wave of the pandemic, but Dr. Kieran Moore isn't reinstating a broad mask mandate. He also announced that he is expanding eligibility for P-C-R testing and anti-viral treatments.

A non-COVID related death was reported in Haldimand-Norfolk today. The Health Unit says 18 individuals have now died with COVID-19 in their system but COVID-19 is not considered to be the main factor behind their death. On Friday, a new COVID-19 related death was confirmed bringing that number up to 72 since the start ...

Due to rising case numbers, only Designated Visitors will be allowed to enter the Norfolk General Hospital. In a release from the hospital, they say they are dealing with the 6th wave of COVID-19 in Haldimand-Norfolk and that there has been a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among the local populati...

Another COVID-19 death was reported last week in Haldimand Norfolk. This is the 72nd death since the start of the pandemic. There has been 17 COVID Related deaths reported over this time as well. Locally, as of Friday, there are 10 people in the hospital with COVID-19 and 2 in the ICU.

As of today, more Ontarians are eligible for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Ontarians aged 60 and older can start booking appointments, as can First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and above. Fourth doses are being offered at a recommended interval of five m...

Ontario will start offering fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines to residents aged 60 and older. Health Minister Christine Elliott says a plan would be announced today for expanding eligibility for second booster shots. Fourth doses in Ontario are already available to long-term care and retirement home residents as well a...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is able to manage what he calls the ``little spike'' in COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations of people with COVID-19 jumped 30 per cent on Monday week over week. The province reported 857 people in hospital with the virus Monday, compared with 655 last Monday. Not all hospitals r...

Haldimand-Norfolk's Medical Officer Of Health anticipates COVID-19 cases to rise with a new Omicron variant, but doesn't feel this should be a sign of concern for residents who are fully vaccinated. Strauss said another potential game changer is a pill made by Pfizer that people can take if they catch COVID-19 and is a...

The West Haldimand General Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Inpatient Unit. Three patients tested positive for COVID-19 with evidence of transmission showing it was isolated within one room at this time. COVID-positive patients are being isolated to their rooms, enhanced cleaning has been implemented, c...

As the provincial recovery plan continues, there are going to be changes with updates on the local COVID-19 numbers. The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit is setting up to reduce the frequency of reports made to the public. Effective this week, the Additional Daily Statistics tab on the website will be updated on Mondays, ...

Both local school boards are following the direction of the province and lifting mask mandates on March 21st. In statements by the boards, they say that masks will no longer be required as of March 21st, but they will continue to offer personal protective equipment, including masks, and rapid antigen tests to those who...

On March 11th, 2020,the World Health Organization declared a worldwide pandemic. For two years, it has been a journey filled with struggles, tears, scientific breakthroughs, and hope. One thing that has stayed consistent is our hospitals, with nurses, doctors, and staff coming into work every single day facing the unkn...

Grand Erie District School Board Trustees are waiting on the provincial lead before lifting mask mandates in their kindergarten classroom. After deputations and much discussion on the matter last night, a motion was put on the floor to have the mask mandate put into effect by the GEDSB be revoked at the next meeting at...

A milestone in Haldimand-Norfolk. Over 200,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine has been administer in the area. The HNHU and partners continue to host vaccine clinics across the two counties for individuals ages five years and older to receive a first, second, or booster dose. To book a vaccination appointment or see the s...

Two Ontario churches have lost their constitutional challenge against the province's COVID-19 religious gathering mandates. Aylmer's Church of God and Trinity Bible Chapel in Waterloo were both charged last spring with violating public health restrictions. A hearing was held in January at the Elgin County Courthouse in...