Lambton Public Health
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First Human Case of West Nile Virus 2023
Point Edward, ON - A Lambton County resident has tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first lab confirmed human case of the virus locally in 2023.
Testing confirms algal bloom sample does not produce toxins with potential to impact human healthPoint Edward, ON – Lab test results have returned in coordination with the investigation led by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP). Lambton Public Health (LPH) has been informed that testing has confirmed that an algae bloom detected in the Ausable River/Parkhill Creek near the Grand Bend Yacht Club does not produce toxins with the potential to impact human health.
Algal bloom near Grand Bend Yacht Club NOT blue-green algaePoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) has been informed by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) that testing has confirmed that an algae bloom detected in the Ausable River/Parkhill Creek near the Grand Bend Yacht Club is not blue-green algae.
MECP is conducting further analysis on this algal bloom to determine if algal toxins are present.
COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines available for high-risk populationsPoint Edward, ON – Beginning today, eligible Lambton County residents can book appointments to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB 1.5 variant, as well as the annual influenza vaccine.
Blue-green algae suspected in Ausable RiverPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is advising that the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) is investigating a possible blue-green algae bloom in the Ausable River, near the Grand Bend Yacht Club in Lambton Shores.
Samples were collected at the Grand Bend Yacht Club in the afternoon on October 3, 2023.
Heat Warning extended for Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather expected to continue through Wednesday, September 6, an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton County issued by Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus - September 5, 2023Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health’s surveillance program has confirmed mosquitoes collected on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from a trap located in Forest, have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus - August 28, 2023Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health’s surveillance program has confirmed mosquitoes collected on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from a trap located in Corunna, have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus (1)Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health’s surveillance program has confirmed mosquitoes collected on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from two traps, located in Wyoming and Sarnia, have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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