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Lambton Public Health Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Immunizations
Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:20 AM
Point Edward, ON – In line with the Government of Ontario, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is expanding eligibility to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment to a number of groups throughout this week.
Today, Group 2 of essential frontline workers who cannot work from home (according to the Province’s Phase 2 immunization rollout) are now eligible. This includes grocery store, restaurant, transportation, and construction workers. Note: you must live or work in Lambton County to register for your vaccine...
Emergency Control Group Update – May 5, 2021
Posted on Friday, May 07, 2021 02:17 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, May 5 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Heard that 52,257 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, May 5. This is approximately 45% of the eligible population within the County.
- Received an update from Lambton EMS regarding the transfer of hospital patients from the Greater Toronto Area to other hospitals throughout...
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Vaccine Registration Now Open to Individuals 50+
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 09:30 AM
Point Edward, ON – Due to a stable and reliable increase in vaccine supply, the Provincial Government is expanding booking eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination appointments to individuals 50 years of age and older (or those who are turning 50 in 2021) today.
If you’re eligible and would like to book your vaccination go to Lambton Public Health’s registration page. Please be patient, clinics are booking quickly. If clinics are fully booked, check back often, additional clinics will be open for booking...
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Lambton Public Health Receives Grant to Support Older Adults
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 01:00 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) has received a grant to continue to improve access to community services for individuals 55 years of age and older in Lambton County. These funds will be used within the community to better understand the needs of older adults and make it easier to access and use the health and social services already available in Lambton, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility has awarded LPH a grant of $60,000 to be used...
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Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – May 4, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 12:00 PM
Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, May 4 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
To date, a total of 52,257 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by Lambton Public Health (LPH), Bluewater Health, primary care and pharmacies. That represents 45 percent of the eligible population in Lambton County who have received one or more doses.
Lambton County’s COVID-19 Immunization...