COVID-19 Information

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local medical officers of health and public health experts, the Ontario government is tightening public health measures. Beginning Monday, December 20th, 2021 restrictions on the size of social gatherings and reduced capacity limits for select industries were put in place.

More Information can be found at https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001366/ontario-further-strengthening-response-to-omicron

 “To help curb the spread of the Covid-19, it is important that we all follow provincial guidelines. We encourage all residents to follow the advice of the Province and our health care workers to help combat this new variant we face” said County Warden Liz Danielsen. “The County will continue to monitor the situation and will make the necessary operational adjustments to adhere to the new provincial regulations and will update the public if changes are implemented” added the Warden.

At this time any individual aged 18 and over can no go online and book a first, second, or booster dose of the vaccine. The booking portal can be found at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/

The Haliburton Kawartha Pineridge District Health Unit recommends that individuals experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms are encouraged to stay home and self-isolate. For more information regarding COVID-19 within the county please visit the District Health Unit at https://www.hkpr.on.ca/.

At the recommendation of the Health Unit, the County of Haliburton Administration Building at 11 Newcastle Street, Minden, ON will close to the public on Friday, December 24, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. and will remain closed to the public until further notice.

County staff are available on an appointment basis during regular business hours and can be reached at 705-286-1333 (local) or 1-844-366-4795 (toll free).

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

TORONTO — Based on the provincewide vaccination rate and continuing improvements in key public health and health system indicators, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, will move the province into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000279/ontario-to-move-to-step-one-of-roadmap-to-reopen-on-june-11

TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released its Roadmap to Reopen, a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health measures based on the provincewide vaccination rate and improvements in key public health and health care indicators. In response to recent improvements to these indicators, Ontario will allow more outdoor recreational amenities to reopen, with restrictions in place, effective May 22, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000161/ontario-releases-three-step-roadmap-to-safely-reopen-the-province

There are now two pharmacies located in Haliburton offering vaccines*. Appointments must be scheduled.

Details:

Rexall (224 Highland St.) To book an appointment, call 705-457-1112 or visit: https://www.rexall.ca/covid-19/vaccines

Shoppers Drug Mart (186 Highland St.) To book an appointment, visit: https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en

*Based on vaccine availability and eligibility.

Together, the Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team, Haliburton Family Medical Centre, the County of Haliburton, Haliburton County Paramedic Service, and Haliburton Highlands Health Services are working collaboratively to finalize plans for a community vaccination hub in Haliburton County.

Learn more: https://hhhs.ca/news/haliburton-county-community-covid-19-vaccination-faq