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Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is actively investigating an outbreak at a long-term care facility, one confirmed positive COVID-19 case at a local school, a workplace outbreak, and case and contact management follow up for other potential cases.

A long-term care facility in Sarnia has been notified of a positive COVID-19 case and has taken steps to declare an outbreak.

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Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, October 14 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.

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Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton continues to project a balanced budget for the 2020 calendar year. Cost containment measures immediately taken since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of this year, combined with potential revenue opportunities, capital project savings/deferrals and funding from a variety of provincial and federal government agencies have supported staff and Council in mitigating the costs and operational pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, October 7 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.

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Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Council held their regular meeting via videoconference on Wednesday, October 7. At this meeting, Lambton County Council:

• Received an update from Lambton County Medical Officer of Health, Dr.
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Point Edward, ON - On Friday October 2nd, the Ontario Government announced new changes to stop and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The following changes will affect Lambton County:

Changes to Assessment Centres:

• Appointments only for COVID-19 testing at Assessment Centres as of Sunday, October 4, 2020.
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Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is requiring the isolation of a small number of COVID-19 cases related to the transportation industry. The investigation involved 5 confirmed cases and 14 close contacts of those cases.

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Grand Bend, ON - Delayed due to the closure of Lambton Heritage Museum in March, the feature exhibit Capturing the Moment: Photography in Lambton County is set to re-open to the public on Wednesday, October 21. To support this exhibition, the Museum is hosting a four-part digital lecture series focusing on a variety of photography-related subjects.

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Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, September 30 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.

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Wyoming, ON - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lambton County will be modifying its annual Creative County Grant Program to support cultural organizations and events that demonstrate innovation in adapting programs and activities to pandemic restrictions and public health guidelines.

The Creative County Committee will adjust its application criteria for the 2020-21 grant period to allow for the reimbursement of expenses to meet safety requirements that allow cultural events to proceed, or support.

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