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Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – March 30

Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, March 30 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:

A total of 23,042 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. That represents 20 percent of the eligible population in Lambton County who have received one or more doses.

On Monday, the Province of Ontario opened registration for individuals who are 70-74 years of age (or who are turning 70...

Lambton Public Health Issues Update re: COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Appointments

Point Edward, ON – On March 10, COVID-19 vaccination intervals were extended from four weeks to 16 weeks for three vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer & AstraZeneca) based on a decision by the Ontario Government, following recommendations from the National Committee on Immunization (NACI).

This means if a resident’s second dose appointment was scheduled four weeks after their first dose (or if the resident did not receive an additional appointment), their second dose booking needs to be re-scheduled. The...

Lambton County Library helps provide access to printed COVID-19 vaccine screening and consent forms

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Library is partnering with Lambton Public Health to offer printed copies of the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent form for anyone who does not have access to a printer. Completing this form before a scheduled vaccine appointment helps create a faster, more efficient experience at the immunization clinic. 

If you do not have access to a printer, copies of the form are available for pickup using Lambton County Library’s contactless curbside pickup service. ...

More Variants of Concern in Lambton County

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting that a total of 122 cases of COVID-19 in Lambton County have screened positive for a Variant of Concern (VOC). Of these, 63 have screened positive for the UK variant. Results of the remaining positive screens are still pending.

VOCs identified globally and in Ontario include the UK variant, South African variant, and Brazilian variant. The UK variant is currently the top VOC strain in Canada and accounts for 99 percent of cases in the UK.

Viruses...

Heritage Sarnia-Lambton to Host Upcoming Heritage Hour Talk

This picture shows the aftermath of the devastating Great Storm of 1913. Seen here is the remnants of a dance hall at Lake Huron Park.

Grand Bend, ON - The eight museums in Lambton County that comprise Heritage Sarnia-Lambton will be hosting a virtual Heritage Hour on Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m.  This panel presentation, titled Lambton Calamities, will explore moments in our local history that have tested our resolve and challenged our resilience. Museum professionals from across Lambton...