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Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – January 26

Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, January 26 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. The group plans to meet every Tuesday to discuss new developments and planning requirements.

At this meeting, the Task Force:

• Discussed the arrival of Lambton County’s first COVID-19 vaccine, and the official beginning of administration of the first doses of the Moderna vaccine at Trillium Villa Nursing home, in Sarnia.
  • Further...

Lambton Public Health Officially Begins COVID-19 Immunization Program

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) officially began its COVID-19 Immunization program today at Trillium Villa Nursing Home, in Sarnia.

The first recipient of the vaccine was Valerie Verberg, a resident of the Steeves & Rozema long-term care community (see attached photo).

At 88 years young, Valerie was thrilled to be the first recipient of the COVID-19 vaccine. “I feel great,” she said. “I can’t believe I was the first one!”

Trillium Villa was chosen as one of the first sites to receive...

Eligibility Further Expanded for Emergency Child Care Program

Sarnia, ON - The Province of Ontario has further expanded the eligibility list for the Emergency Child Care Program for school-aged children, which was introduced to support health care and front line workers during the extended school closure.

"We're pleased to see the list of eligible essential workers extended further," said Melissa Fitzpatrick, Manager, Homelessness Prevention and Children's Services. "There are still spaces available in the program at several locations throughout the County....

Lambton County Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine

Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force is happy to report that the County received its first 500 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine today.

Residents of long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes in Lambton County will begin to receive immunizations tomorrow. Further information on the first immunizations will be available then.

“We’re very excited to receive this first shipment,” said Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County. “This is a game...