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Medical professional performs lab tests in sterile safe environment

County COVID-19 Assessment Centre in operation as of March 31, 2020

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2020 01:04 PM

Local health service providers (Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team, Haliburton County, and Haliburton Highlands Health Services) have collaborated in the creation of a local COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre.

If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms:

Complete the COVID-19 Self-Assessment at Ontario.ca/coronavirus
If indicated by the self-assessment results, contact the Haliburton County COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre...

County's doctors ask seasonal residents to remain at home

Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2020 10:25 AM

As a County, we realize the importance of our seasonal residents and visitors to our economy. We face some harsh realities recognizing that we have limited capacity to manage a health emergency. A substantial influx of visitors will further challenge our ability to source adequate beds, medical supplies, equipment and personal protective equipment to manage this pandemic.

Our local physicians put forth this communication:

To...

Rail Trail Closed

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020 09:49 AM

Effective immediately (Friday, March 27, 2020) the County of Haliburton Rail Trail is closed to motorized vehicles and/or social gathering. Please be mindful to maintain social distancing from other Trail users.

For more information please contact:

Amanda Virtanen
Emergency Information Officer
County of Haliburton
Office: 705-286-1333 x 230
Mobile: 705-455-2617

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Health and safety for all in the County of Haliburton

Posted on Saturday, March 21, 2020 09:37 AM

Due to an increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases throughout the Province of Ontario, now is the time to be hyper-vigilant as a community, for the protection of our families and neighbours. At this time, there has not been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the County of Haliburton. However, as a community, we need to follow the recommendations of the federal and provincial governments, and our local Health Unit. Those recommendations are to continue...

Office Closure

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 01:33 PM

The County’s administration office in Minden is closed to the public. This is a safety measure for both public and staff and has been taken in response to recommendations for social distancing.

County staff is available by phone during regular business hours at 705-286-1333 (local) or 1-844-366-4795 (toll free).