Emergency Control Group Update - December 16

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, December 16 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Wednesday next 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 the Lambton Public Health website, including a detailed community snapshot.
• Continued discussing the vaccine candidates currently available, as well as those in the process of being approved by Health Canada. Distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has begun in Ontario and will continue to be issued to priority populations in select areas of the province over the coming weeks. The Moderna vaccine is currently under review for use in Canada.
• Received an update on PPE supply levels from County divisions. All areas continue to maintain an adequate supply level.
• Proactively discussed measures that will be taken at County facilities should Lambton County progress further in the provincial COVID-19 response framework. These discussions and preparations are ongoing, in the case that additional protection measures need to be implemented.
• Would like to remind residents to continue practicing public health prevention measures, especially during the holiday season. Prevention measures include practicing proper hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette, limiting all non-essential social activities, maintaining physical distance with others and wearing a mask when physical distancing is not possible or where required. Residents are also reminded to download the COVID-19 app if they have not done so already.

For the most up to date information regarding COVID-19 including current statistics, please visit the Lambton Public Health website and the Province of Ontario website. Facility closures and a list of financial supports and resources are listed on the Lambton County website.

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Please contact:

Kevin Marriott
Warden
County of Lambton
519-381-6111
Email Warden Kevin Marriott

Lisa Brown
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5214
Email Lisa Brown