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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at a Workplace - January 30
Posted on Saturday, January 30, 2021 09:37 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating an outbreak at a workplace declared on January 29. LPH received three laboratory-confirmed positive test results for COVID-19 linked to the workplace.
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 in the workplace.
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Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 Virus at Lambton Meadowview Villa - January 28
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021 02:00 PM
Petrolia, ON - The administration team of Lambton Meadowview Villa learned today that a staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
People living in the long-term care home and their families were notified of the positive case today, and informed that as a result, Lambton Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in the Home.
The positive case was detected through routine staff testing, which is conducted as part of the Home's regular surveillance protocol. Residents are being tested...
Emergency Control Group Update - January 27
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 01:57 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, January 27 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 from Lambton County's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ranade, regarding the COVID-19 situation in Lambton County. Current statistics are...

Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – January 26
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 01:43 PM
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
Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 03:06 PM
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...