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Lambton Public Health Urging Residents Who Used Blu Light Taxi to Get Tested

Point Edward, ON – After learning that four local taxi drivers have tested positive for COVID-19, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is putting out a call to members of the public asking anyone who used the service to get tested for COVID-19.

“If you travelled with Blu Light Taxi from March 21 to April 8, 2021 and your trip was greater than 15 minutes please get tested at a public assessment centre as soon as possible,” said Lori Lucas, Supervisor of Health Protection.

Public Assessment Centres may...

Council Highlights - April 7, 2021

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Council held their regular meeting via videoconference on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. At this meeting, Lambton County Council:

• Received an update from Lambton County Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sudit Ranade, regarding the current COVID-19 situation in Lambton County.
• Heard presentations from:
  • Brian McDougall, St. Clair Region Conservation Authority and Brian Horner, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, with an update on the legislative and regulatory changes to the...

Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – April 6

Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, April 6 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:

A total of 28,495 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. That represents 25 percent of the eligible population in Lambton County who have received one or more doses.

Lambton Public Health (LPH) has organized Phase 2 of the Provincial vaccine rollout into four main categories – Age, Setting,...

Vaccine Registration Now Open to 60+ and Individuals with specific Medical Conditions

Point Edward, ON – The Ontario Government opened registration for individuals who are 60-69 years of age (or who are turning 60 in 2021) today. In addition, individuals under 60 years of age with highest-risk, high-risk and at-risk health conditions along with one essential caregiver from each of those groups are eligible to pre-register for their vaccinations.

Full details regarding eligibility and registration are provided on LPH’s vaccination registration page. Eligible individuals who pre-register...

JNAAG Launches Virtual Learning Unit

Sarnia, ON - After overwhelming interest in the “Make Art Kit” at-home fine art program, the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is pleased to announce the release of a Virtual Learning Unit for the classroom, in partnership with the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB).

Each Virtual Learning Unit offers a series of art based learning experiences designed to guide students through a virtual exhibition and provide opportunities for deeper learning. An artist interview, viewing exercise and...