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Lambton Public Health Expands COVID-19 Third Dose Eligibility
Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2021 04:21 PM
Point Edward, ON – Based on guidance from the Province of Ontario, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is expanding eligibility for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to:
- Individuals 70 years of age and older;
- Health-care workers and designated essential caregivers in congregate settings (including long-term care home and retirement home staff and designated caregivers);
- First Nation, Inuit and Metis adults including their non-Indigenous household members 18 years of age and older; and
- Anyone who received two...

LPH Reminds Business Owners to Uphold Proof of Vaccination Requirements
Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2021 11:21 AM
Point Edward, ON – In response to a number of resident complaints, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reminding local business owners/operators they are responsible to uphold all proof of vaccination requirements as required by the Province.
On October 22, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term. This plan outlines Ontario’s cautious and gradual approach to lifting remaining public...
Emergency Control Group Update – October 27, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 04:29 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group (CECG) met Wednesday, October 27 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Heard that 190,370 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, October 27. That represents 83.3% of individuals aged 12+ that have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 79.8% of individuals aged 12+ that have received two doses.
- Would like to remind...
Proof of Vaccination Required for Ages 12+ to Enter Sport & Recreational Fitness Facilities
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 10:00 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is introducing additional proof of vaccination requirements for all facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities in the County of Lambton. Proof of vaccination will be required for anyone over the age of 12 who enters an indoor area of this type of facility to participate in, coach, officiate or watch an organized sporting event.
The new mandate officially comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on October 31, when individuals 12 years of age...
Emergency Control Group Update – October 13, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 04:07 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, October 13 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Heard that 186,950 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, October 13. That represents 82.4% of individuals aged 12+ that have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 78.1% of individuals aged 12+ that have received two doses.
- Would like to remind residents...