Lambton Meadowview Villa Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

Petrolia, ON - The administration team of Lambton Meadowview Villa learned today that two residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Several more residents have presented with respiratory symptoms and are awaiting test results.

People living in the long-term care home and their families were notified of the positive cases, and informed that as a result, Lambton Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Home.

The residents in the affected neighbourhood will be tested as per the Ministry of Long-Term Care Testing Guidance. The Home continues to work closely with Lambton Public Health and is diligently following all of the policies and protocols put in place by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

"We want to assure the people who live at Lambton Meadowview Villa, their families and our staff, that their health and safety continues to be our top priority," said Jane Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care Division. "We continue to conduct thorough, routine staff and visitor testing and ensure protection and prevention measures are in place at the Home to keep the people living at the Home and our staff safe and healthy.”

Lambton Meadowview Villa is home to 125 people, and employs almost 200 staff members in a range of occupations from nursing, to food service, to recreation and environmental services.

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Please contact:

Jane Joris
General Manager, Long-Term Care Division
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5412
Email Jane Joris