Back to SearchPetrolia, 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 at the Home.
The employee last worked at the home on May 19, 2020 and has not come into contact with any staff or people living at the home since becoming symptomatic. Lambton Public Health will trace the employee's close contacts and contact those individuals to provide guidance.
"We continue to work closely with Lambton Public Health and are following their guidance as well as the policies and protocols put in place by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care," said Jane Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care Division. "Our priority is ensuring the continued health and wellbeing of our residents, their families and our staff."
Lambton Meadowview Villa 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. 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
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