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First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Lambton County in 2020

Point Edward, ON - A Lambton County resident has tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV).

This is the first lab-confirmed human case of the virus in Lambton in 2020. There have been 24 human cases reported in Ontario.

In August, WNV was confirmed in Lambton County through local surveillance efforts. Mosquito pools in Petrolia and Oil Springs tested positive for the virus. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.

The confirmed human case is a reminder for...

This Month in Lambton - September 2020

The September edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:

1. Lambton County Library expands its services
2. Share your COVID-19 pandemic experiences
3. Learn online through Lambton County Library
4. Lambton Circles thanks the Sarnia Community Foundation
5. Lambton Shared Services Centre - North underground entrance closed
6. Court Services Department reopens to public
7. Paint Ontario
8. HHW Collection Events
9. Lambton Renovates applications
10. Cyber-attacks - what are they?

Temporary Closure of North Underground Entrance at Shared Services Centre

Wyoming, ON - Beginning today, Monday, September 14, 2020, the underground entrance at the north end of the Lambton Shared Services Centre parking garage will be closed to accommodate ongoing renovations of the facility. It is anticipated the entrance will remain closed for approximately 90 days.

When accessing the facility from the underground parking garage, staff and visitors will be required to use one of the available alternate entrances:

1. Clock Tower Entrance - Located in the middle of the...

Reminder: Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton and its partner Clean Harbors Canada Inc. will be holding the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, September 12, 2020. These popular events offer Lambton County residents an opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste at no cost.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, event attendees are asked to follow physical distancing protocols, including the following:

• Package materials in disposable containers (i.e. cardboard boxes) as...