Emergency Control Group Update – May 12, 2021

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, May 12 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.

At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:

• Heard that 55,209 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, May 12. This is approximately 47% of the eligible population within the County that has received at least one dose of vaccine.
• Discussed current COVID-19 case counts in Lambton County. Increases in cases are fluctuating on a daily basis, and the virus is still circulating in our community. Please continue to follow basic public health measures to protect yourself and others.
• Heard that vaccine eligibility was opened to the second group of essential workers on May 11, along with those in the highest-risk, high-risk, and at-risk groups of medical conditions. On Thursday, May 13, eligibility will be expanded to all individuals 40 years of age and over, including those turning 40 this year. Once eligible, you can register for a vaccine on the Lambton Public Health website.
• Received an update regarding the province’s expansion of the list of those eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier than the extended four-month interval. Booking details are in progress for these select groups and more information will be provided soon.
• Reviewed the provincial decision to pause the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for first doses. The province will be releasing more information in the coming weeks, including second dose directions for individuals who have already received AstraZeneca for their first dose.
• 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 Brown
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5214
Email Lisa Brown