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Council Highlights - April 7, 2021Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Council held their regular meeting via videoconference on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. At this meeting, Lambton County Council:
- Received an update from Lambton County Medical Officer of Health, Dr.
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – April 6Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, April 6 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
A total of 28,495 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.
Vaccine Registration Now Open to 60+ and Individuals with specific Medical ConditionsPoint Edward, ON – The Ontario Government opened registration for individuals who are 60-69 years of age (or who are turning 60 in 2021) today. In addition, individuals under 60 years of age with Apr 07, 2021
JNAAG Launches Virtual Learning UnitSarnia, ON - After overwhelming interest in the “Make Art Kit” at-home fine art program, the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is pleased to announce the release of a Virtual Learning Unit for the classroom, in partnership with the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB).
Each Virtual Learning Unit offers a series of art based learning experiences designed to guide students through a virtual exhibition and provide opportunities for deeper learning.
Emergency Control Group Update - March 31, 2021Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, March 31 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Discussed the increase in variants of concern being detected in Lambton County.
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – March 30Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, March 30 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
A total of 23,042 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.
Lambton Public Health Issues Update re: COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose AppointmentsPoint Edward, ON – On March 10, COVID-19 vaccination intervals were extended from four weeks to 16 weeks for three vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer & AstraZeneca) based on a decision by the Ontario Government, following recommendations from the National Committee on Immunization (NACI).
This means if a resident’s second dose appointment was scheduled four weeks after their first dose (or if the resident did not receive an additional appointment), their second dose booking needs to be re-scheduled.
Lambton County Library helps provide access to printed COVID-19 vaccine screening and consent formsWyoming, ON - Lambton County Library is partnering with Lambton Public Health to offer printed copies of the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent form for anyone who does not have access to a printer. Completing this form before a scheduled vaccine appointment helps create a faster, more efficient experience at the immunization clinic.
More Variants of Concern in Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting that a total of 122 cases of COVID-19 in Lambton County have screened positive for a Variant of Concern (VOC). Of these, 63 have screened positive for the UK variant.
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