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Outbreak Declared at Bluewater Health’s General Medicine Unit
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2021 09:39 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating an outbreak in Bluewater Health’s General Medicine Unit declared on January 22. LPH received the laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 test results for two staff and one patient.
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...
Workplaces and COVID-19: Enhanced Measures for Improved Safety
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 04:10 PM
Point Edward, ON - To reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our communities, the Government of Ontario is asking all businesses permitted to stay open during the province-wide shutdown to follow enhanced safety measures.
The Province has put these temporary measures in place to support the health and safety of customers and employees alike. Lambton Public Health (LPH) understands these enhanced safety measures may be a challenge, but we know if we work together we can get through it. Businesses can help...
Lambton Public Health Hosting Two Sessions to Answer Questions re: COVID-19 Vaccines
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 08:48 AM
Point Edward, ON – Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Lambton Public Health is hosting two sessions next week to answer your queries through a variety of channels.
All event details and access options will be provided online at LambtonPublicHealth.ca.
The first opportunity is on Tuesday, January 26 at 10 a.m. during a 30-minute Digital Video Session, which will see Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sudit Ranade participate in a COVID-19 vaccine video Q&A session online with media....
Council Highlights - January 20, 2021
Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:15 PM
New Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Unveiled
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Council held a special meeting via videoconference on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. At this meeting, Lambton County Council heard a presentation from Lambton Public Health (LPH) staff regarding details of the local COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan.
The three goals of Lambton County's COVID-19 Vaccination Program are to:
- Prevent deaths due to COVID-19.
- Protect health and other systems.
- Build a level of population immunity...
Emergency Control Group Update - January 20
Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2021 09:13 AM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, January 20 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 from Lambton County's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ranade, regarding the COVID-19 situation in Lambton County. Current statistics are...
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