Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 Virus at Lambton Meadowview Villa - January 1, 2021

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 Finch Lane neighbourhood in the Home.

The employee last worked in the Home December 29, 2020 and was not symptomatic at that time. Residents are being tested today and currently no residents require isolation. Staff testing is ongoing.

"The care and well-being of the people who live at Lambton Meadowview Villa remains our top priority," said Jane Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care Division. "We are actively working with Lambton Public Health and following the guidance provided to us, in addition to diligently following the protocols and procedures put into place by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care at all of our Homes."

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