Emergency Management
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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.
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.
Emergency Control Group Update – July 28Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, July 28 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Heard that 159,868 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, July 28.
Calling all Youth – are you “Vax to School” ready?Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is ringing the bell to encourage eligible students to get their first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.
According to Kevin Churchill, Manager of Family Health, “The window of time for youth ages 12-17 to get both doses of COVID-19 vaccine to ensure their safer return to school is beginning to close.
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – July 20, 2021Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force held its final meeting on Tuesday, July 20 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and to review plans for winding down Lambton Public Health’s (LPH) mass immunization centres. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
To date, a total of 152,591 total doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of Lambton County by public health, hospitals, primary care and pharmacies.
Lambton Public Health Hosting a First Dose Walk-in Clinic this WeekendPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is holding a walk-in clinic this Saturday (July 24) from 10:00 a.m.
