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Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – April 13
Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:11 AM
Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, April 13 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
A total of 35,443 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. That represents 31 percent of the eligible population in Lambton County who have received one or more doses.
Last week, Lambton County entered Phase 2 of the Provincial Immunization plan. Adults 60 years of age and older, essential...
Delayed Vaccine Shipment Leads to Clinic Postponements
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 01:23 PM
Point Edward, ON – Due to a delay in the delivery of 4,000 doses of Moderna vaccine, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is regrettably postponing two immunizations clinics this week.
“We were expecting to receive a substantial allocation of Moderna vaccine early this week, but the delivery has been delayed,” said Kevin Churchill, Manager of Family Health. “Our weekly Pfizer allocation (3,510 doses) was delivered, so we are able to continue running our Point Edward clinic this week.
Clinics which were...
Reminder re: COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Appointments
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 10:19 AM
Point Edward, ON – Based on a decision by the Provincial Government in March, COVID-19 vaccination intervals have been extended from four weeks to 16 weeks for three vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer & AstraZeneca).
“This means if your second dose appointment was scheduled four weeks after your first dose (or if you did not receive an additional appointment), your second dose booking needs to be re-scheduled,” said Kevin Churchill, Manager of Family Health. “The new appointment will be 16 weeks after...
Lambton Vaccine Delivery Capacity Outweighs Supply
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2021 12:09 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton County needs more vaccine to keep its COVID-19 immunization clinics operating.
“We are not the only region suffering from a lack of vaccine supply,” said Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County. “While we’ve been doing fairly well on the immunization front so far, our COVID case counts are still very concerning. We continue to see outbreaks in workplaces and schools. We are at a critical juncture - we need a large influx of vaccines to keep our...
Lambton Public Health Urging Residents Who Used Blu Light Taxi to Get Tested
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2021 08:56 AM
Point Edward, ON – After learning that four local taxi drivers have tested positive for COVID-19, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is putting out a call to members of the public asking anyone who used the service to get tested for COVID-19.
“If you travelled with Blu Light Taxi from March 21 to April 8, 2021 and your trip was greater than 15 minutes please get tested at a public assessment centre as soon as possible,” said Lori Lucas, Supervisor of Health Protection.
Public Assessment Centres may...
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