Emergency Control Group Update - June 24

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, June 24 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Monday 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 current and future PPE levels needed for several County divisions. These divisions continue to review current and anticipated needs and also continue to refine the process to identify sources, organize orders and track PPE requirements.
• Heard that Lambton EMS will be working with Bluewater Health and Lambton Public Health to offer COVID-19 testing to farm employers and migrant workers in Lambton County in the coming weeks.

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