Emergency Control Group Update – November 10, 2021

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group (CECG) met Wednesday, November 10 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.

At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:

• Heard that 192,708 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, November 10. That represents 83.9% of individuals aged 12+ that have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 80.8% of individuals aged 12+ that have received two doses.
• Reviewed current eligibility for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, which includes: Individuals 70 years of age and older; health-care workers and designated essential caregivers in congregate settings (including long-term care home and retirement home staff and designated caregivers); First Nation, Inuit and Metis adults including their non-Indigenous household members; and anyone who received two doses of AstraZeneca or one dose of Janssen.
• Would like to remind residents that all eligible individuals can continue to register for a vaccine appointment or attend a drop-in clinic. Full details are listed at getthevaccine.ca.
• Discussed the COVID-19 compliance blitz that took place throughout the County from November 4 - 6. The enforcement campaign included 164 inspections and resulted in five charges. Information on the Reopening Ontario Act and Proof of Vaccination enforcement is available on the Lambton Public Health website.
• Heard Lambton Public Health is awaiting direction from the Province regarding administering immunizations to youth aged 5 through 11. Planning and preparations are ongoing to organize vaccination clinics catering to this age group.
• 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