COVID-19
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Emergency Control Group Update - January 27
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.
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – January 26Point 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.
Lambton Public Health Officially Begins COVID-19 Immunization ProgramPoint 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).
Eligibility Further Expanded for Emergency Child Care ProgramSarnia, ON - The Province of Ontario has further expanded the eligibility list for the Emergency Child Care Program for school-aged children, which was introduced to support health care and front line workers during the extended school closure.
"We're pleased to see the list of eligible essential workers extended further," said Melissa Fitzpatrick, Manager, Homelessness Prevention and Children's Services.
Lambton County Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 VaccinePoint Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force is happy to report that the County received its first 500 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine today.
Residents of long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes in Lambton County will begin to receive immunizations tomorrow.
Outbreak Declared at Bluewater Health’s General Medicine UnitPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating an outbreak in Bluewater Health’s General Medicine Unit declared on January 22. LPH received the laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 test results for two staff and one patient.
Workplaces and COVID-19: Enhanced Measures for Improved SafetyPoint Edward, ON - To reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our communities, the Government of Ontario is asking all businesses permitted to stay open during the province-wide shutdown to follow enhanced safety measures.
The Province has put these temporary measures in place to support the health and safety of customers and employees alike.
Lambton Public Health Hosting Two Sessions to Answer Questions re: COVID-19 VaccinesPoint Edward, ON – Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Lambton Public Health is hosting two sessions next week to answer your queries through a variety of channels.
All event details and access options will be provided online at Jan 22, 2021
