Emergency Control Group Update - November 18

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, November 18 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.
• Reviewed the ongoing regional restrictions applied through the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open, as well as the changes made to the threshold levels over the past week. Lambton County currently remains in the 'green' category and gathering limits are still in effect, as well as mandatory mask requirements in indoor public settings.
• Discussed the two potential vaccine candidates that have been widely reported in the media, as well as the administering of the vaccine once approved for use in Canada.
• Reviewed COVID case counts in nearby regions, as well as across the border in Michigan, as many areas are continuing to see daily increases in reported cases.
• Received an update on PPE supply levels from County divisions. All areas continue to maintain an adequate supply level.
• Would like to remind residents to continue practicing public health prevention measures. Prevention measures include practicing proper hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette, maintaining physical distance with others and wearing a mask when physical distancing is not possible or where required.

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