Sarnia Primary Control Group Update - June 3rd, 2020
The Sarnia Primary Control Group (SPCG) met via teleconference on June 3, 2020, at 9:15 a.m. regarding developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario is extending the Declaration of Emergency until June 30, 2020.
The decision supports the government's efforts to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and protect the health and safety of Ontarians as the province reopens in a measured and responsible way.
A full list of emergency orders can be found on the e-Laws website under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and at Ontario.ca/alert
As of 9:15 a.m. on June 3 the SPCG can report that:
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Lambton County
Test Results Received (as per last available daily update)
7091
Percent of Test Results Positive
4%
Confirmed Cases
266
Recovered Cases
210
Number of Related Deaths
24
Current Active Long Term Care and Retirement Home Outbreaks
1
Resolved Long Term Care and Retirement Home Outbreaks
6
By-Law Enforcement COVID-19 Reporting System
Total number of complaints and inquiries received
1075
Total number of emails received
890
Total number of phone calls received
185
Total number of fines issued
5
Lambton Public Health
· If you are in distress (e.g. significant trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, or have a significant worsening of any chronic disease symptoms), do not go to an Assessment Centre. Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
· If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has symptoms, please self-isolate and use the Ontario Self-Assessment Tool to determine if you need to seek further care.
Provincial Orders
Following A Framework for Reopening our Province the list of essential workplaces continues to be updated, and can be viewed here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces.
The Sarnia Primary Control Group will continue to meet daily to ensure that all new and relevant information is being taken into consideration going forward. Daily public notifications will be issued. Please visit the City’s website www.sarnia.ca, Facebook, and/or Twitter for updates.
For further information, please contact:
City of Sarnia COVID-19 Hotline
covid@sarnia.ca or 1-877-4-SARNIA (1-877-472-7642) or 519-332-0932
City of Sarnia, Customer Service
customerservice@sarnia.ca or 519-332-0330 ext.3131