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Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus - August 24, 2020
Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020 04:28 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health's West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance program confirms mosquitos collected from a trap located in Petrolia on August 19, 2020 have tested positive for the virus.
This is the second positive result for the virus in Lambton County this year. There have been no positive human cases of WNV in Lambton County, but 2 human cases have been confirmed in Ontario at the time of this release.
Lambton Public Health continues to monitor for the virus. Weekly mosquito samples...
This Month in Lambton - August 2020
Posted on Friday, August 21, 2020 03:00 PM
The August edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:
- Cultural Services Facilities Preparing to Reopen Safely
- HHW Collection Events
- Lambton Renovates Applications
- Access Newspapers and Magazines with PressReader
- Learn Online Through Lambton County Library
- cloudLibrary
- 72 Hour Emergency Supply Kit
- Fun in the Sun Digital Panel Presentation
- Share Your COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences
- Lakeshore Road Construction Update
Emergency Control Group Update - August 19
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 04:01 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, August 19 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 available...
Mosquito Pool Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2020 03:08 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health's West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance program confirms mosquitos collected from a trap located in Oil Springs on August 12th have tested positive for the virus.
This is the first positive result for the virus in Lambton County this year. No positive human cases of WNV in Lambton County or in Ontario have been confirmed at the time of this release.
Lambton Public Health continues to monitor for the virus. Weekly mosquito samples are collected throughout Lambton...
Lambton Cultural Services Getting Ready to Reopen Safely
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2020 12:51 PM
Wyoming, ON - Lambton County is preparing for limited public access and additional services at its libraries, museums, gallery and archives starting in September.
Since closing in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, cultural services staff have been working behind the scenes to offer online access to library collections, enhance online digital engagement, and adapt service to offer contactless curbside pickup. With the recent lifting of restrictions under Stages 2 and 3 of the provincial...