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Digital Panel Presentation - Living Now & Looking Back: "Spanish Flu" in Sarnia-Lambton
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 01:44 PM
Grand Bend, ON - Have you wondered how the current pandemic compares to the influenza that gripped the world at the end of the First World War? A panel of local historians will address this question and more in a special digital presentation, Living Now & Looking Back: "Spanish Flu" in Sarnia-Lambton on Thursday, May 28.
"This is not the first time we have been gripped by a public health emergency," notes Dana Thorne, Curator/Supervisor at Lambton Heritage Museum. "Our panel has been researching...
Emergency Control Group Update - May 11
Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 04:10 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Monday, May 11 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet next on Wednesday and Friday this week to discuss new developments and planning requirements. Additional meetings will be scheduled if needed.
At these meetings, 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...
Emergency Control Group Update - May 8
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2020 01:48 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Friday, May 8 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week to discuss new developments and planning requirements. Additional meetings will be scheduled if needed.
At these meetings, 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...
Seasonal Time to Think Ticks, Mosquitoes and Well-Water Testing
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2020 03:35 PM
Point Edward, ON - Exposure to insects is a hazard of outdoor activity, and while you may be practising physical distancing, ticks and mosquitoes won't be. Be prepared for seasonal changes.
Take precautions with any outdoor activity to limit the spread of disease.
- Prevent bites from ticks and mosquitoes by using insect repellant, wearing long sleeved shirts and pants (when appropriate), and completing visual checks for bugs during and after outdoor activities.
- Reduce standing water around your...
Emergency Control Group Update - May 6
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2020 02:52 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, May 6 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet next on Friday this week to discuss new developments and planning requirements. Additional meetings will be scheduled if needed.
At these meetings, the Emergency Control Group:
- Discussed the level of testing taking place in Lambton County in regards to the statements made at the Provincial news conference May 5. Staff will be circulating...