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Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – March 9
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2021 10:47 AM
Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, March 9 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
A total of 9,414 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Lambton County since the beginning of the vaccine rollout on January 26 (8,600 first doses, 814 second doses).
The Mobile Immunization Team is on track to complete second doses of the Moderna vaccine to all residents of long-term care,...
Emergency Control Group Update - March 10, 2021
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2021 10:44 AM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, March 10 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Wednesday next week to discuss new developments and planning requirements. Additional meetings will be scheduled if needed.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Heard a brief update on current operations at COVID-19 vaccination clinics sites in Lambton County. Lambton Public Health (LPH) and Bluewater Health piloted a new...
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More Variants of Concern Reported in Lambton County
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2021 10:20 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting that, currently, a total of nine cases of COVID-19 in Lambton County have screened positive for a Variant of Concern (VOC).
One of the VOCs was identified in a case who has a permanent address in Lambton County, but who currently resides in another health unit. An additional three VOC cases have been investigated and found to be close contacts of each other. An epidemiological investigation is ongoing for the remaining...
Appointments Required to Keep Everyone Safe
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2021 04:02 PM
Point Edward, ON – Providing safe access to COVID-19 response supports like testing, assessment and vaccination are critical to reducing transmission in the community. Appointments are required under these supports in order to reduce the number of people accessing a site location, reducing line ups, and connecting appropriate staffing levels.
The safety of our community and employees that support these services is very important.
Children in school or child care that require a COVID-19 test will...
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Lambton Meadowview Villa Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2021 03:00 PM
Petrolia, ON - The administration team of Lambton Meadowview Villa learned today that a staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
People living in the long-term care home and their families were notified of the positive case today, and informed that as a result, Lambton Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in the Home.
The employee has not entered the Home since experiencing symptoms, and is not a direct care staff. All residents on Robin Way are being tested today and routine...