COVID-19

COVID-19 Travel Recommendations and Closure of Daycares and Day Camps

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) continues to actively monitor this developing situation, in collaboration with national and provincial health agencies, as well as local stakeholders, including hospitals and community agencies.

There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lambton County at this time.

Travel Recommendations:

• Avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada.
• All travellers returning to Canada, including a quick trip across the border, are asked to self-isolate at home for...

County Activating Emergency Control Group

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met this morning, Sunday March 15, at 10:30 a.m. to review the current state of COVID-19 and updates from the province and Public Health. For the most up to date information, please visit the Lambton Public Health website or the Province of Ontario website.

The Control Group will be meeting via teleconference at 10:00 a.m. on a daily basis for the foreseeable future to review the current state of events. The Control Group...

Public Programs at Lambton County Library, Museums and Gallery Cancelled

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Cultural Services Division has cancelled all public programs scheduled at its cultural services facilities, effective March 14 through to Sunday, April 5 as a preventative action in response to the emerging COVID-19 situation.

The Bridgen and Grand Bend library locations will also be closed during this same period, as these branches are located within elementary school facilities that have been closed by the Lambton Kent District School Board. At this...

Lambton COVID-19 Update

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and providing direction locally based on new guidelines as they are received. The COVID-19 outbreak level of risk for residents of Lambton County remains low.

Updates related to sectors, settings and key stakeholders:

Municipalities

Municipalities should refer to their business continuity plans, and plan for staff absences related to both illness and social distance measures such as school closures....

Lambton County COVID-19 Update

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Ontario as cases continues to increase. The COVID-19 outbreak level of risk for residents of Lambton County remains low.

At this time, the virus is not circulating locally. However, given the global circumstances, Ontario is actively working with municipal and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread.

LPH continues to monitor this situation and encourages residents to stay informed...