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Two COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Lambton

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) has been notified of two deaths related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of local cases testing positive for COVID-19 has also increased.

LPH has learned that an individual in their 80s was admitted to Bluewater Health on March 24, 2020 and passed away March 27, 2020. The second individual, also in their 80s, was admitted to Bluewater Health on March 26, 2020 and passed away March 29, 2020. Both test results received today confirmed that...

Eighth Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Lambton

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting an eighth confirmed case of COVID-19 in Lambton County. We received laboratory notification of the new case in a patient who is hospitalized at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital. The patient is in their 70s and is a resident of Lambton County.

Lambton Public Health is in the process of following up with close contacts of the individual. The investigation is ongoing. Please note that our outgoing phone ID is...

A Message From Warden Bill Weber

Good Afternoon,

This week we heard of the first seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lambton County. For weeks now, we have been warned by our Health Officials that the virus is present and circulating in our community. The confirmation of these cases reinforces that claim. I know many of you have already been following the advice of our experts, but for those who have not been, NOW is the time to get onboard. 

I must add my voice to those of the Prime Minister and Premier and advise everyone...

Emergency Control Group Update - March 27

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met this morning to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group is scheduled to meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week to discuss new developments and planning requirements. Additional meetings will be arranged if needed.

There are currently seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lambton County. All seven individuals are currently receiving care at Bluewater Health. Visit the Lambton Public Health website for...

Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Lambton

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lambton County. We received laboratory notification of two (2) new cases in patients who are hospitalized. These patients, in their 70s and 80s, match the age demographic of others who have been previously identified in the hospital, and the investigation into their contacts is ongoing. LPH will attempt to notify people who have been identified as potential contacts. Note that our outgoing ID...