Emergency Control Group Update – July 28

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, July 28 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.

At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:

• Heard that 159,868 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, July 28. That represents 74.5% of individuals aged 12+ that have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 63.7% of individuals aged 12+ that have received two doses.
• Discussed plans to wind down the mass vaccination clinics over the next week and a half. Smaller, more sustainable, routine clinics, including drop-in clinics and pop-up locations throughout the County, will be occurring over the next several weeks to accommodate first and second doses.
• Would like to remind residents that all eligible individuals can register for their vaccine appointment or attend a drop-in clinic. Full details listed at getthevaccine.ca. Current eligibility requirements are:
  • Everyone 12 years of age and older is eligible for a first or second dose.
  • The recommended minimum interval between doses is 28 days, except for those who received AstraZeneca for a first dose. Individuals may choose to have a second dose of an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine or an mRNA vaccine at the product monograph interval of 4-12 weeks.
• 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
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Lisa Leggate
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5214
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