Lambton Meadowview Villa Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

Petrolia, ON - The administration team of Lambton Meadowview Villa learned today that a staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

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

The employee has not entered the Home since experiencing symptoms, and is not a direct care staff. All residents on Robin Way are being tested today and routine staff testing is ongoing.

Lambton Public Health will trace the employee's close contacts and connect with those individuals to provide 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.

"Our priority is the continued care and well-being of the people who live at Lambton Meadowview Villa, along with their families and our staff. We are actively working with Lambton Public Health and following the guidance provided to us," said Jane Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care Division.

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