Emergency Control Group Update - July 6

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Monday, July 6 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.
• Heard that Lambton County's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ranade, will provide a local COVID-19 update at the beginning of County Council's open session at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. County Council meetings are livestreamed through the Streamed Council Meetings link on lambtononline.ca.
• Discussed decisions made by other health units and municipal governments in the province regarding the use of masks in public spaces. These decisions are being monitored by Public Health staff and additional information and guidance will be released this week to assist in decision making surrounding mask use.
• Received an update from the working group reviewing personal protective equipment (PPE) needs in County divisions. The team is continuing to monitor supply and demand and will continue to track and report PPE usage and supply levels.

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:

Bill Weber
Warden
County of Lambton
519-649-6885
Email Warden Bill Weber

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