Emergency Control Group Update - June 22

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Monday, June 22 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Wednesday this 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 current and future PPE levels needed for several County divisions. These divisions will be reviewing current and anticipated needs and developing a process to identify sources, organize orders and track PPE requirements moving forward.
• Heard that the demand for childcare spaces will increase in the coming weeks due to limited capacity at childcare centres and many parents and caregivers returning to work in Stage 2 of the provincial reopening framework.

The Control Group would like to remind everyone to continue practicing individual public health safety measures as many businesses, services and public spaces reopen. This includes:

• Staying home when you are sick
• Using good hand hygiene
• Covering your cough or sneeze
• Practicing physical distancing by remaining at least 2 metres (6 feet) apart
• Considering wearing a face covering or a mask when physical distancing is a challenge
• Following all safety measures in place at businesses, services and public spaces

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