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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — When the news broke last week that Lakeside Produce in Leamington had 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among their staff, the announcement originated from a unique source. Lakeside Chief Operating Officer Sudeshna Nambiar made the announcement in conjunction with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Nambiar stressed that she wanted to come forward with full transparency so the community would know that they have taken strict precautions. “I’m glad to say the chain was broken”, she said. “We have protocols in place to contain the virus and assure the community that those employees were isolated as soon as we knew it.” Thirteen employees tested positive for COVID-19, with 10 of them being local employees and three offshore workers. The first case was discovered on April 1 and the others followed on April 13. All 13 employees worked within close proximity of each other. “I’m happy to say that all of those employees are now virus-free and back to work,” she said. Ten cases had been resolved when the joint announcement was made last week and the other three returned to work SUDESHNA NAMBIAR on Saturday, after their two weeks of isolation. With stringent guidelines to enter the workplace at Lakeside Produce, Nambiar is proud of the commitment they’ve made toward keeping the workplace sanitary. “If you want to enter, you have to fill out a form, ring a bell and be put through certain steps by a person wearing full PPE,” she said. If you exhibit any symptoms at all, you are not allowed entry to Lakeside’s property. Inside, the workers are wearing all of the PPE necessary to prevent the spread of any virus, including COVID-19. An extensive education program and constant reminders to the employees have been put in place to prevent any spread and keep the workers updated on certain protocol. “We have posters, banners, TV screens, daily meetings and more to make sure that our employees know what they need to know,” Nambiar said. Nambiar is thankful to the medical community and has a great relationship with the local board of health. “Dr. Ahmed has been very good about keeping us updated and in the know,” she said. LAKESIDE - Page 2
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MIRACLE DAY IN CHATHAM-KENT
WHEATLEY — The May 16th Miracle across Chatham-Kent was a tremendous success thanks to hundreds of volunteers across the region. The municipality-wide food drive benefited local food banks. Wheatley’s 52 volunteers included these five, who were out collecting on Saturday afternoon. From left are Bill ‘Wiz’ Derbyshire, Barry and Jennifer White and Donna and Scott Makey. See our story on page 4. Sun photo
Province announces Phase One as golf courses, marinas re-open TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced last week that Phase 1 of the province’s plan to re-open was to begin Tuesday, May 19. “Today’s news is good news”, said Ford in his daily news conference on Thursday, May 14. “Our efforts are paying off.” Ford cautioned that as the economy gets up and running, Ontarians still need to be careful. “As we get more and more people back to work, the risk of flare-ups is real so we need to be vigilant,” he said. As a teaser to the opening, Ford announced that golf courses could open for the long weekend, with the clubhouses only open for washroom use and any restaurants attached open for takeout only.
In addition, marinas and public boat launches were allowed to re-open for recreational use. Private parks and campgrounds were also on the list. The first stage of the plan will focus on workplaces that are well positioned to follow public health protocols. Ford said that businesses should only open if they are ready to do so and not take anything for granted. Retail stores that have a separate street-front entrance, located outside of shopping malls, are now allowed to open with strict physical distancing measures. The announcment left retailers scrambling to get all their measures in place for a Tuesday opening. A full list is available at www.news. ontario.ca
Lake Erie shows no mercy
ESSEX COUNTY — Damaging winds across Essex County on Monday are being blamed for massive flooding in several areas, including Kingsville’s Cedar Island area and Leamington’s eastern shoreline in the Cotterie Park and Pulley subdivisions.
Motorists are being asked to avoid these areas as the roads are covered with water. The easterly winds were expected to continue through Tuesday and cause even more damage. The Front Road area of LaSalle was flooded as well.
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