Lambton Public Health
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Lambton County COVID-19 Update: Omicron Variant ConfirmedPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is advising residents that the Omicron variant is circulating rapidly in Lambton County, and the number of confirmed cases underestimates the true number of residents with COVID-19.
Following the identification of the Omicron variant in Ontario in November 2021, it has quickly become Jan 06, 2022
Lambton Public Health 2021/22 Holiday Office & Services SchedulePoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) would like to inform the public on changes to its operations during the holidays this year.
LPH is modifying the COVID-19 surveillance reporting schedule during the holiday season.
Provincial Vaccine Supply Update: Third Dose Walk-In Clinic added for 70+ in ForestPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) has been notified by the province that future orders of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are temporarily delayed, so our remaining Pfizer supply needs to be prioritized.
Beginning Tuesday, December 21, in stock vaccines will be distributed as follows:
- Residents aged 12-29 years old will receive the Pfizer vaccine as recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (while supplies last).
Lambton Public Health Prioritizing Third Dose Boosters for 70+Point Edward, ON – In an effort to shield our most vulnerable and provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and its variants (including Omicron), Lambton Public Health (LPH) is increasing opportunities for third dose (booster) vaccinations to individuals 70 years of age and older in the next week.
To date, 12,000 booster shots have been administered to the residents of Lambton County with an additional 13,000 booked appointments at upcoming LPH clinics.
LPH Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Registration for Children in Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH), working in partnership with the Sarnia Lambton Ontario Health Team (SL-OHT), and local health-care providers will open registration for vaccinations to children aged 5 to 11 years old on Tuesday, November 23. This follows approval from Health Canada and recommendations from the Government of Ontario.
Lambton Public Health Releases Results from Two COVID-19 SurveysPoint Edward, ON – The results are in. Lambton Public Health (LPH) is excited to share the outcomes of two community surveys that were initiated with the goal of understanding the local impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and identifying community needs.
COVID-19 Compliance Blitz in Lambton County Deemed a SuccessPoint Edward, ON – Last week, Provincial offences officers from across several government ministries in coordination with Lambton Public Health (LPH) and the City of Sarnia paid visits to a number of local Lambton County restaurants, recreational facilities and other businesses where patrons are required to provide proof of vaccination prior to entry.
“The three day enforcement campaign, which ran from November 4 to 6, garnered 164 inspections and five charges,” said Mike Gorgey, Manager of Health.
Noelle’s Gift Ensures Healthy Food is Bountiful for Lambton StudentsPoint Edward, ON – This morning, Lansdowne Public School students welcomed representatives from Noelle's Gift to thank the children’s charity for their recent donation of $23,511 to the Ontario Student Nutrition Program-Lambton (OSNP-Lambton). This funding will be shared amongst 39 Student Nutrition Programs in the County of Lambton to support the cost of healthy food for students in need.
Lambton Public Health Expands COVID-19 Third Dose EligibilityPoint Edward, ON – Based on guidance from the Province of Ontario, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is expanding eligibility for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to:
- Individuals 70 years of age and older;
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Nov 03, 2021
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