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Emergency Control Group Update - June 12

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Friday, June 12 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Monday and Friday 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...

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Preparation for COVID-19 Stage 2 in Lambton

Point Edward, ON - While Lambton County is not yet designated to fully move into Stage 2 of the Provincial reopening framework, some provincial directives take effect throughout all regions on Friday, June 12.

Increased Gathering Limit to 10

The gathering limit increase from five people to 10 comes into effect June 12, 2020. This allows people to connect with more individuals while still maintaining a safe physical distance of at least 2 metres (6 feet) when those individuals are from outside your...

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Developing a Reopening Strategy for Childcare Centres

Sarnia, ON - The Social Services division is working closely with Lambton Public Health and local childcare operators to review new Provincial guidelines and develop a reopening strategy for childcare centres in Lambton County.

On Tuesday, June 9, the Ontario Premier announced that all childcare centres could reopen as early as this Friday, June 12. This announcement applies to the entire province, including those regions that remain in Stage 1, like Lambton County.

There is no obligation for centres...

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Emergency Control Group Update - June 10

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, June 10 to discuss updates in the current COVID-19 situation. The group will meet again on Friday 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...

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Precautions for Gatherings during COVID-19 Pandemic

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health stands in support of racial equality.

With a Provincial Emergency Order still in place, gatherings of more than five individuals are still prohibited.  Beginning June 12, gatherings of more than ten individuals will be prohibited.   

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Lambton Public Health offers the following precautions for people who may be involved in an organized gathering: 

• If you are sick, stay home.
• Monitor yourself for symptoms...

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