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COVID-19 Information

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This page will be updated with information as it develops. For the latest daily updates, please follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Think you might have COVID-19?

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if you are concerned that you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call the Haliburton Family Medical Centre at 705-457-1212 and press 6 to book an appointment in the Haliburton County COVID-19 Assessment Centre.

Provincial and Federal Coronavirus Information

We recommend using websites developed by the provincial and federal governments to get the latest updates and information on the COVID-19 pandemic. These pages will have news, safety measures, and details on assistance programs as they are announced.

Visit Canada's COVID-19 Website      Visit Ontario's COVID-19 Website

 Haliburton Cares

The team at Haliburton Highlands Health Services has launched a website called HaliburtonCares.ca which provides a number of resources including what to do if you experience COVID-19 symptoms and an overview of available community support throughout this crisis.  There is also a form where you can share messages of support to our first responders.

Visit HaliburtonCares.ca

Important News and Updates

Ontario Strengthening Response to Omicron Variant

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.

Ontario to Move to Step One of Roadmap to Reopen on June 11

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

Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province

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

Vaccinations at Local Pharmacies

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.

Haliburton County Community COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ

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

 

Haliburton County Community Vaccination Information

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


While no firm timeline or clinic information is available at this time, the partners recognize that community members are seeking local information about what they can expect in terms of immunization plans and locations.
While the supply of vaccines into Haliburton County is guided by the availability and determination of priority groups by the province, the local health teams are working diligently with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) to plan for the arrival of vaccines for the community.


“We know that many of our residents are anxiously awaiting details on the availability of the vaccine locally, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we wait for the vaccine supply to arrive,” said Dr. Ian Gemmill, Acting Medical Officer of Health for the HKPRDHU. “The province has determined the timelines and priority populations that will receive vaccine and the local public health agency is working closely with all of our health care partners to finalize how we will get the vaccine in arms once it arrives.”


Currently, the community partners are following prioritization guidelines from the Ministry of Health, which means that after local healthcare workers are immunized, the next priority group for vaccination will be residents over the age of 80. More information about prioritization across Ontario is available at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-vaccines-ontario


Information regarding when, where, and how to book appointments for vaccination will follow in the coming weeks. This information will be shared with residents through the newspapers, local radio stations, social media, and health care partner websites. At the moment, there is no wait list process to receive the vaccine and partners are grateful for the patience of community members who are anxious to receive immunization.


Until vaccines are more widely available, partners urge the community to continue to follow all public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19, including staying home as much as possible, practicing physical distancing, wearing a mask or face covering in public spaces, and getting tested for COVID-19 if they are experiencing any of the symptoms.

County of Haliburton COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre

The Haliburton County COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre is staffed by health care providers who will complete a phone assessment and advise as to appropriate next steps.

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The County declared a state of Local Emergency on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c E.9 s.4 (1) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Offices open to the public

Please note as the County Administration building is now open to the public (Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30), we do request that visitors wear a mask for the safety of themselves and our staff. Thank you.

If you’re unable to wear a mask, please call our office to make alternative arrangements, we will do best to accommodate: 705-286-1333

Libraries begin to open

Our Administration Centre and branches remain CLOSED to the public.

As of September 8, 2020 we will be opening our Dysart, Minden, and Wilberforce branches to the public with limited services and hours. We will continue to offer curbside pickup at these locations by request. Our full list of hours and branches can be found at http://bit.ly/hcpl-hours.

Please continue to check HaliburtonLibrary.ca for updates to our hours, programming, and services.

County Emergency Control Group meeting regularly

The County's Emergency Control Group meets frequently to assess the situation, will continue to provide updates to the public and is in regular communication with local municipalities, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR), Public Health Ontario and local health care providers.

Municipal COVID-19 Information

We recommend checking your municipality's website to find out the latest safety measures they are taking as well as any local news and resources that are avaialble to you. Links to the four municipalities within Haliburton County are listed below.

Township of Algonquin Highlands

Algonquin Highlands is maintaining a frequently updated COVID-19 Pandemic Response page with public notices, media releases and other information pertaining to public safety.

Municipality of Dysart et al

Residents can read the latest COVID-19 Pandemic Updates for Dysart et al on the Dysart et al website.

Municipality of Highlands East

Highlands East is updating their 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information page daily with updates from local, provincial and federal sources. They also have a dedicated COVID-19 News Hub that can be subscribed to as related articles and notices are updated.

Township of Minden Hills

Minden Hills is keeping a dedicated COVID-19 Information page updated with media releases, helpful links and other local details for residents. 

Additional Resources and Information

  • Ontario COVID-19 Online Self-assessment tool
  • Public Health Ontario
  • Haliburton Highlands Health Services
  • Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
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