Haldimand-norfolk Health Unit

• Haldimand-Norfolk top doc criticized for statements on COVID-19 vaccine for kids

  Dr. Matt Strauss was the ire of some statements on social media after comments tied to the newly approved vaccine for kids.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2021
  
• COVID-19: Haldimand-Norfolk’s top doc discusses concerns over vaccination lag, ‘fifth wave’

  COVID-19 cases and deaths have been on the rise in recent weeks in Haldimand-Norfolk.

  Health

  Nov 20, 2021
  
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• ‘Divet’ in vaccinations among middle aged worries new Haldimand-Norfolk medical health officer

  The region's new acting medical officers suggests worst case outcomes should vaccination rates among 40 to 60 not get better in the months ahead.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2021
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• Haldimand-Norfolk confirms Dr. Matt Strauss is on board as medical officer despite criticism

  Haldimand-Norfolk's board of health voted to keep their acting medical officer of health despite controversy around his views on COVID-19.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2021
• 5 breakthrough COVID-19 cases tied to outbreak at RVilla retirement home in Haldimand County

  Haldimand-Norfolk health officials say the outbreak is at a home where the bulk of the residents have been fully vaccinated.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2021
• Data clean up expected to bump up Haldimand-Norfolk’s vaccination rate

  Haldimand-Norfolk’s Health unit (HNHU) says the issue dragging down COVID vaccination rates was due to an error in the mapping of some regions at the provincial level.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2021
• Haldimand-Norfolk board of health looking at options to reverse medical officer appointment

  Some members of Haldimand-Norfolk's board of health are regretting their part in a unanimous decision to hire Dr. Matt Strauss due to controversial posts about COVID-19 measures.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2021
• Ontario’s top doctor weighs in on controversial acting Haldimand-Norfolk medical officer appointee

  Dr. Kieran Moore repeated the Haldimand-Norfolk Board of Health did not need his approval or that of the Ministry of Health in order to hire Dr. Matt Strauss on an interim basis.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2021
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• Ontario Liberals call for veto of Haldimand-Norfolk’s acting medical officer appointee

  The Ontario Liberals are calling for the health minister to veto the appointment of the new acting medical officer of health because he is against COVID-19 lockdowns.

  Health

  Sep 3, 2021
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• Hundreds of migrant farm workers in Ontario denied fresh air during quarantine

  Many migrant workers in Haldimand and Norfolk counties say they are enduring quarantine conditions that advocates are calling cruel and inhumane.

  Investigations

  May 15, 2021