News Releases
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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.
Emergency Control Group Update - February 3Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, February 3 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Wednesday next week to discuss new developments and planning requirements.
Council Highlights - February 3, 2021Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Council held their regular meeting via videoconference on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. At this meeting, Lambton County Council:
- Received an update from Lambton County Medical Officer of Health, Dr.
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.
Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 Virus at Lambton Meadowview Villa - January 28Petrolia, ON - The administration team of Lambton Meadowview Villa learned today that a staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
People living in the long-term care home and their families were notified of the positive case today, and informed that as a result, Lambton Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in the Home.
Emergency Control Group Update - January 27Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, January 27 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Wednesday next week to discuss new developments and planning requirements.
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.
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