The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 18 in Wallaceburg is closing due to concerns with COVID-19.
Mike Hindmarsh, an executive member with Branch 18, told the Sydenham Current they will be closing for two weeks due to concerns with the virus.
Hindmarsh said the closure will take affect immediately.
Dr. David Colby, Chatham-Kent’s Medical Officer of Health, ordered various measures on Friday, March 13 to control the spread of COVID-19 and he also declared a local emergency as a result. Details, here & here.
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on Wednesday. Details, here.
For a list of local cancellations, postponement and further updates, click here.
