Lambton Public Health
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Local Adult Recreational Hockey Participants Advised to Monitor for SymptomsPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is advising all adults that have participated in local adult recreational hockey in Lambton County over the past 2-3 weeks to monitor for COVID-19 or any cold-like symptoms and to get tested if symptoms are present.
COVID-19 contact tracing by LPH has identified several confirmed positive COVID-19 cases and close contact exposures that have resulted in more confirmed cases connected to adult recreational hockey in multiple locations across the county.
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Nursing HomePoint Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating an outbreak at Vision Nursing Home, declared on Sunday December 27. LPH received the laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result for a resident.
Lambton Public Health Declares Three Workplace Outbreaks and One School OutbreakPoint Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating three new workplace outbreaks and one school outbreak, all declared on Saturday December 26. LPH has received five laboratory-confirmed positive test results for COVID-19 linked to the first workplace, two linked to the second and also the third workplaces and two linked to the school.
Temporary Process Changes to Local COVID-19 ResponsePoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) will be modifying the COVID-19 case and contact management process as a result of a significant increase in cases, outbreaks and identified contacts to confirmed cases. We will be reprioritizing case identification, isolation and the identification of exposures in vulnerable or critical settings.
COVID-19 Surveillance Reports during the HolidaysPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) will be modifying the COVID-19 surveillance reporting schedule during the holidays. This follows a similar approach across the province with reports from provincial health authorities and other health units.
Outbreak Declared in Long-Term Care HomePoint Edward, ON - Lambton Public health (LPH) is investigating a long-term care outbreak, declared on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Two laboratory-confirmed positive test results for COVID-19 have been linked to staff in the nursing home.
Public Covid Exposure Events Driving COVID Case IncreasesPoint Edward, ON – With the sharp increase in COVID cases in the past week, Lambton Public Health (LPH) has determined several connections between formal and informal social gatherings that have resulted in multiple positive COVID cases, which public health is actively investigating. All close contacts will be informed by Lambton Public Health, and required to isolate themselves.
Lambton Public Health Declares Two Workplace OutbreaksPoint Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating two new workplace outbreaks, both declared on Friday December 18. LPH has received two laboratory-confirmed positive test results for COVID-19 linked to the first workplace, and two linked to the second.
Community Action Required to Slow the Spread of COVID-19Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public health (LPH) is urging the community to take action to slow the spread of COVID-19 as we move closer to the holiday season. Non-essential social interactions continue to be a main driver for the spread of COVID-19.
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