Back to SearchSarnia, ON - The administration team of Marshall Gowland Manor learned this evening that a resident 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, and informed that as a result, Lambton Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Home.
The resident was placed in isolation as soon as they started experiencing symptoms of illness. All residents and staff in the Home were offered testing on May 5, 2020 and no positive results were reported from that surveillance testing.
"We want to assure the people who live at Marshall Gowland Manor, their families and our staff, that their health and safety is our top priority. We are 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," said Jane Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care Division. "We are working closely with Lambton Public Health and following the guidance that is provided to us."
Marshall Gowland Manor has been restricting its visitors since March 13 and in accordance with Ministry guidelines, has been actively screening all staff entering the Home since March 9. Marshall Gowland Manor is home to 127 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. 5214
Email Jane Joris
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