Lambton Public Health
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Multiple Outbreaks Declared this Weekend
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating multiple outbreaks at one workplace, one institutional workplace, and one Long Term Care home, all declared on February 6. LPH received the laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 test results for three staff at the workplace, one inmate at Sarnia Jail, and one staff member in the Long-Term Care division of Vision Nursing & Rest Home.
Preparation for a Safe Return to Schools in Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON – The recent provincial announcement to return to school for in-class learning is a welcomed step forward in Lambton County. Lambton Public Health supports this transition and reminds the community that we all have role to play to make it sustainable.
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – February 2Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, February 2 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County.
At this meeting, the Task Force:
- Discussed the fixed site locations intended to host public immunization clinics throughout the County, which include the Point Edward Arena/Optimist Club Community Hall, Wyoming Fairgrounds, and Forest Kimball Hall.
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at a Workplace - January 30Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating an outbreak at a workplace declared on January 29. LPH received three laboratory-confirmed positive test results for COVID-19 linked to the workplace.
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).
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.
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