Lambton Public Health
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Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – March 9Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, March 9 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
A total of 9,414 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Lambton County since the beginning of the vaccine rollout on January 26 (8,600 first doses, 814 second doses).
More Variants of Concern Reported in Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting that, currently, a total of nine cases of COVID-19 in Lambton County have screened positive for a Variant of Concern (VOC).
One of the VOCs was identified in a case who has a permanent address in Lambton County, but who currently resides in another health unit.
Appointments Required to Keep Everyone SafePoint Edward, ON – Providing safe access to COVID-19 response supports like testing, assessment and vaccination are critical to reducing transmission in the community. Appointments are required under these supports in order to reduce the number of people accessing a site location, reducing line ups, and connecting appropriate staffing levels.
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Queen Elizabeth II Public SchoolPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating a school outbreak declared on March 6. LPH received two laboratory-confirmed positive test results for COVID-19 linked to the school.
COVID-19 Scams Circulating Around Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) would like to remind the public to stay vigilant and be aware of a few COVID-19 vaccine scams that are currently making their way around Lambton County.
“Since the opening of our local Call Centre and online COVID-19 pre-registration for those 90 years of age and older yesterday, we’ve had several reports of seniors being contacted,” said Donna Schmidtmeyer, Supervisor - Health Promotion.
Lambton Public Health Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration for 90+Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is opening COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration for individuals who are 90 years of age and older today. Immunization clinics for this group will begin on Saturday, March 6 and continue through the week of March 8 by appointment only.
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update - March 2, 2021Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met earlier today to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
As previously reported, Lambton County received its first shipment of Pfizer vaccines on February 22 (3500 doses).
Lambton Public Health Participating in Provincial Vaccine Booking System PilotPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is happy to report that it is one of six Ontario Public Health Units participating in a pilot of a new online Provincial Immunization Booking System.
Starting today, LPH is inviting all members of the County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to test components of the new online system by booking their vaccination appointments.
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – February 23Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, February 23 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County.
At this meeting, the Task Force:
- Heard the first shipment of Pfizer vaccines arrived in Lambton County on Monday, February 22 (3500 doses).
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