News Releases
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Emergency Control Group Update - October 28
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, October 28 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.
Public Health Advisory - Overdoses ReportedPoint Edward, ON - Due to recent reports of an increase in overdoses, Lambton Public Health urgently reminds those who use street drugs - in particular opioids - and their caregivers:
- NEVER use drugs alone
- Always carry Naloxone
Free Naloxone kits are available from Lambton Public Health, local pharmacies and several partner agencies including Community Health Centres.
In the event of an overdose, always call 911 even when Naloxone is used.
Supporting Safety Measures for Recreational Fitness FacilitiesPoint Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is proactively following up with indoor recreational fitness facilities to support ongoing education and training with regards to maintaining provincial safe operation requirements to reduce the spread of COVID-19. To date, there have been no local outbreaks at recreational fitness facilities in Lambton County.
One Book Lambton returns with a thrilling new pickWyoming, ON - One Book Lambton is returning for another year with a thriller. In partnership with The Book Keeper, Lambton County Library is excited to announce the selection for One Book Lambton 2020-2021 is Every Step She Takes by K.
Emergency Control Group Update - October 21Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, October 21 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.
New surveillance report allows for additional geographic supportPoint Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is pleased to announce the expansion of the Lambton COVID-19 surveillance report. As of October 19th, 2020, Lambton Public Health will report the locations of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lambton County, across five "reporting regions,” captured by the Oct 20, 2020
COVID-19 School and Child Care Testing ExpansionPoint Edward, ON - Over the past several days, Lambton Public Health has investigated positive cases in three Lambton County schools. Given these cases, and the recent increase in community transmission of COVID-19, Lambton Public Health is encouraging all symptomatic children to be tested.
Flu Shots More Important Than Ever This YearPoint Edward, ON - To keep Lambton strong, Lambton Public Health is asking residents to get their free influenza (flu) vaccine. Flu vaccines are available from various locations across the County, including your local pharmacy, health care provider and community clinics.
Community Support Needed to Slow COVID-19 TransmissionPoint Edward, ON - There has been a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in our community and Lambton Public Health is urging everyone to continue to follow public health safety measures to keep you, your loved ones, and your community safe and the transmission of COVID-19 low.
The Government of Ontario has asked everyone to put a pause on social circles for the time being, and we should only be interacting with those in our household or in our chosen household for those of us who may live alone.
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