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Testing Expanded to Include Returning Post-Secondary Students

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Point Edward, ON Lambton Public Health (LPH) is expanding its COVID-19 testing process to include post-secondary students returning home for Christmas from communities outside of Lambton County.

Expansion of the testing process will help decrease the risk of COVID-19 transmission and provide returning students with access to timely testing and results.

Testing will be offered at LPH’s school testing centres effective immediately until mid-January. An appointment is required.

There are two ways to book an appointment:

When booking an appointment have the following information ready:

  • Child and parent/guardian information (if under 18 years of age)
  • OHIP number
  • Primary care provider
  • Current symptoms, if any
  • History of contact with other known or suspected COVID-19 positive person

Learn more about COVID-19 testing by visiting: LambtonPublicHealth.ca.

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Please contact:

LPH-media-inquiries@county-lambton.on.ca