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Preparation for a Safe Return to Schools in Lambton County
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2021 10:30 AM
Point 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.
“Opening schools is critical for the development of children and the wellbeing of families,” says Dr. Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for the County of Lambton. “It will require collective efforts of everyone to ensure the health...
Emergency Control Group Update - February 3
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2021 03:53 PM
Wyoming, 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. Additional meetings will be scheduled if needed.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Received an update regarding the current COVID-19 situation in Lambton County. Statistics are available on the Lambton Public Health website, including a detailed
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – February 2
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2021 09:15 AM
Point 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.
- Lambton Public Health is also working closely with the City of Sarnia to pilot an...
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at a Workplace - January 30
Posted on Saturday, January 30, 2021 09:37 AM
Point 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.
A workplace outbreak is declared when there are two or more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases with an epidemiological link in the workplace (e.g., same work area, same shift) within a 14-day period, where both/several cases could have reasonably acquired their infection in the workplace.
“The...
Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 Virus at Lambton Meadowview Villa - January 28
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021 02:00 PM
Petrolia, 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.
The positive case was detected through routine staff testing, which is conducted as part of the Home's regular surveillance protocol. Residents are being tested...
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