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Emergency Control Group Update - February 10, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 04:03 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, February 10 to discuss updates in 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:
- Received an update regarding the current COVID-19 situation in Lambton County. Statistics are available on the Lambton Public Health website, including a detailed
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – February 9
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 01:15 PM
Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, February 9 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County.
At this meeting, the Task Force:
- Heard that Lambton Public Health (LPH) received two small shipments of Moderna vaccine on Friday, February 5 and Monday, February 8, for a total of 700 additional doses.
- This week the Mobile Immunization Team is administering doses of the vaccine to the first of the Phase 1 priority groups including...
Cold Weather Alert Issued for Lambton County - February 9, 2021
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 11:17 AM
Point Edward, ON - Lambton’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a COLD WEATHER ALERT for Lambton County based on the latest forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada predicting the temperature to meet the threshold of -15°C overnight Tuesday.
The alert is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The Medical Officer of Health will not issue a Cold Weather Alert termination.
Lambton Public Health advises local agencies that provide shelter and assistance to individuals...
Multiple Outbreaks Declared this Weekend
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2021 09:45 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating multiple outbreaks at one workplace, one institutional workplace, and one Long Term Care home, all declared on February 6. LPH received the laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 test results for three staff at the workplace, one inmate at Sarnia Jail, and one staff member in the Long-Term Care division of Vision Nursing & Rest Home.
A workplace outbreak is declared when there are two or more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases with an...
Preparation for a Safe Return to Schools in Lambton County
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2021 10:30 AM
Point Edward, ON – The recent provincial announcement to return to school for in-class learning is a welcomed step forward in Lambton County. Lambton Public Health supports this transition and reminds the community that we all have role to play to make it sustainable.
“Opening schools is critical for the development of children and the wellbeing of families,” says Dr. Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for the County of Lambton. “It will require collective efforts of everyone to ensure the health...