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Emergency Control Group Update - June 10

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, June 10 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Friday this week to discuss new developments and planning requirements. Additional meetings will be scheduled if needed.

At this meeting, 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 available on...

Precautions for Gatherings during COVID-19 Pandemic

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health stands in support of racial equality.

With a Provincial Emergency Order still in place, gatherings of more than five individuals are still prohibited.  Beginning June 12, gatherings of more than ten individuals will be prohibited.   

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Lambton Public Health offers the following precautions for people who may be involved in an organized gathering: 

• If you are sick, stay home.
• Monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19.
• Practice...

Emergency Control Group Update - June 8

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Monday, June 8 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Friday this week to discuss new developments and planning requirements. Additional meetings will be scheduled if needed.

At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:

• Received an update from Andrew Taylor, General Manager, Public Health Services, regarding the COVID-19 situation in Lambton County. Current statistics are available on the

Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - June 8, 2020

Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather for Tuesday, June 9 through Wednesday, June 10, Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a Heat Warning for Lambton County. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31⁰C and a nighttime temperature greater than...

Province of Ontario Does Not Permit Lambton County to Reopen in Stage 2

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health learned of the proposed plan from the Province today to regionalize the reopening of some services in communities as part of Stage 2, beginning Friday, June 12, 2020.

Lambton County has been identified by the province as a border region that will not progress to Stage 2 at this time.

Public health staff are currently reviewing the details of this announcement and are working to obtain a better understanding of the criteria used by provincial officials to determine...