Lambton Public Health
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LPH Urging Residents to Monitor for COVID-19 Symptoms Following a ProtestPoint Edward, ON – After learning that a positive COVID-19 case attended a protest at Mike Weir Park earlier this week, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is asking members of the public who attended this event to monitor for symptoms and get tested for the virus if they feel unwell.
The protest which focused on COVID-19 vaccines and youth took place from 6:30 p.
Acting MOH Recommends Mandatory Vaccine Policies for all EmployersPoint Edward, ON – Dr. Greensmith, Acting Medical Officer of Health for the County of Lambton, is recommending all local employers institute mandatory vaccine policies for staff to protect their companies and customers from COVID-19, and the Delta variant which is currently circulating in the community.
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.
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.
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.
