Emergency Control Group Update – December 29

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group (CECG) met Wednesday, December 29 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.

At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:

• Continued to discuss the rapid spread of the Omicron variant throughout the Province. Residents are reminded to continue practicing basic public health measures including maintaining physical distancing, wearing a mask indoors, staying outdoors or in well ventilated spaces, practicing proper hand hygiene and cough/sneeze etiquette, and staying home if you are feeling even mildly unwell.
• Discussed the increasing number of COVID-19 cases locally over the past several weeks. Lambton Public Health is experiencing an increased number of inquiries, and major increases in call volume related to case and contact management. Please be patient, and if you are unable to get through, please call back. Our agents are working diligently to answer your calls and manage the increased call volume.
• Would like to remind residents that all eligible individuals who have not yet been immunized for COVID-19 may continue to register for a vaccine appointment or attend specific clinics where walk-ins are permitted for first/second doses. Full details are listed at GetTheVaccine.ca.
• Heard that demand continues to increase for third dose appointments. New clinics and appointments are being added regularly to meet demand over the coming months. Residents are asked to check GetTheVaccine.ca frequently for updates and to book an appointment once eligible, or to check with local pharmacies as they may have third dose appointments available.
• Would like to remind residents that local statistics are available on the Lambton Public Health website, including a detailed community snapshot.

For the most up to date information regarding COVID-19 including current statistics, please visit the Lambton Public Health website, GetTheVaccine.ca and the Province of Ontario website. Facility closures and local 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 Leggate
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5214
Email Lisa Leggate