Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 Virus at Lambton Meadowview Villa

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 at the Home.

The employee stopped providing care once the employee started experiencing symptoms of illness.  Lambton Public Health will trace the employee's close contacts and contact those individuals to provide guidance.   

"Our concern for the people who live at Lambton Meadowview Villa and their families, is at the forefronts of our minds and 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," said Jane Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care Division.   "We are also working closely with Lambton Public Health and following the guidance that is provided to us."

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