Emergency Control Group Update - September 16

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, September 16 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.
• Discussed the rising COVID-19 case numbers in Ontario, many of which are linked to an increase in socializing and social behaviours. The Control Group would like to remind everyone to continue practicing individual public health safety measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. These measures include practicing good hand hygiene, maintaining a physical distance of 2 meters with others outside of your social circle, wearing a mask when physical distancing is not possible or where required, and staying home when sick.
• Heard that Public Health is continuing to actively work with local school boards as students begin to return to classes.
• Heard that Public Health has also been actively working with local health care providers to ensure proper COVID-19 prevention measures are in place as the providers work towards resuming services that were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Received an update on PPE supply levels from County divisions. All areas continue to maintain an adequate supply level.

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