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LPH Offering Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Vulnerable PopulationsPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) will begin to offer third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals with highest-risk medical conditions, and residents living in long-term care, high-risk retirement homes and First Nations elder care lodges later this week.
A complete two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series provides strong protection against COVID-19, and the Delta variant, in the general population.
Extended Heat Warning Issued for Lambton County - August 25, 2021Point Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather continuing, Lambton Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning for Lambton County. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
Lambton County Library Reopens Remaining Nine LocationsWyoming, ON – Continuing its efforts to resume library services as part of Step 3 of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen, Lambton County Library will reopen nine additional sites next month, making all 25 library locations open to the public beginning the week of September 7, 2021.
The remaining nine locations will join the other sites in offering: curbside pickup service, in-person browsing as capacity limits allow and scheduled computer use, wi-fi use and academic research.
Paint Ontario Art Show and Sale opens in SeptemberGrand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum will be presenting the Paint Ontario Art Show & Sale, September 3 - 26, 2021. The 25th anniversary show will be a live, in-person show - not a virtual show.
Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - August 23, 2021Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather expected to continue today and possibly into the middle of this week, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Lambton County.
A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecast to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31⁰C, and a nighttime temperature greater than or equal to 20⁰C or a humidex greater than 40⁰C.
This Month in Lambton - August 2021The August edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:
- Update on Lakeshore Road (County Road 7) reconstruction
- HHW Collection Events
- Shelter-in-Place
- Lambton County Library reopens all 25 locations
- Borrow an Ontario Parks day-use pass with a library card
- Read-Along Kids Books at Lambton County Library
Update on Lakeshore Road (County Road 7) reconstruction
Motorists and cyclists are reminded that Lakeshore Road (County Road 7) is closed for..
New Acting Medical Officer of Health Appointed for Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON – Dr. Christopher Greensmith has been appointed to the interim position of Acting Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Lambton County.
Emergency Control Group Update – August 18Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, August 18 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Heard that 169,394 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, August 18.
Lambton’s Medical Officer of Health to run in next Federal ElectionPoint Edward, ON – Lambton County’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sudit Ranade, is running as the Liberal candidate for the Lambton-Kent-Middlesex riding in the next Federal Election.
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