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Outbreak Declared at Bluewater Health’s General Medicine Unit
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2021 09:39 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating an outbreak in Bluewater Health’s General Medicine Unit declared on January 22. LPH received the laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 test results for two staff and one patient.
A workplace outbreak is declared when there are two or more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases with an epidemiological link in the workplace (e.g., same work area, same shift) within a 14-day period, where both/several cases could have reasonably acquired their infection...
Workplaces and COVID-19: Enhanced Measures for Improved Safety
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 04:10 PM
Point Edward, ON - To reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our communities, the Government of Ontario is asking all businesses permitted to stay open during the province-wide shutdown to follow enhanced safety measures.
The Province has put these temporary measures in place to support the health and safety of customers and employees alike. Lambton Public Health (LPH) understands these enhanced safety measures may be a challenge, but we know if we work together we can get through it. Businesses can help...
This Month in Lambton - January 2021
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 03:00 PM
The January edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:
- Local COVID-19 Immunization Planning
- Provincial Shutdown, State of Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
- Virtual Exhibits from JNAAG
- Make Art with JNAAG
- Lambton Heritage Museum Community Photo Challenge
- Public Alerting During Emergencies
- Access over 3,000 magazines for free with Lambton County Library
- Bundle up with a Book
- Explore Your History With Lambton County Library
- Entrepreneurial Resources at...
Lambton Public Health Hosting Two Sessions to Answer Questions re: COVID-19 Vaccines
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 08:48 AM
Point Edward, ON – Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Lambton Public Health is hosting two sessions next week to answer your queries through a variety of channels.
All event details and access options will be provided online at LambtonPublicHealth.ca.
The first opportunity is on Tuesday, January 26 at 10 a.m. during a 30-minute Digital Video Session, which will see Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sudit Ranade participate in a COVID-19 vaccine video Q&A session online with media....
Lambton County Library temporarily closes two locations for renovations
Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2021 04:40 PM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is temporarily closing Alvinston Library and Corunna Library for a period of two to three weeks in order to complete scheduled renovations. Corunna Library will be closed effective Monday, January 25, 2021 and Alvinston Library will be closed effective Monday, February 1, 2021. All services, including curbside pickup, will be suspended at both libraries during this time.
Last year, both libraries’ footprints were adjusted to support the integration of social services...