Lambton Public Health has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Lambton Meadowview Villa after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
The county's long-term care division said the positive case was detected Thursday through routine staff testing, which is conducted as part of the home's regular surveillance protocol.
Residents at the Petrolia Line home are being tested, and those who may have been in close contact with the affected employee are in isolation as a precaution. Staff testing is also continuing.
Long-Term Care Division General Manager Jane Joris said they're diligently following the protocols and procedures put into place by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care in all of Lambton's homes.
"Our priority is the continued care and wellbeing of the people who live at Lambton Meadowview Villa, along with their families. We are actively working with Lambton Public Health and following the guidance provided to us," said Joris.
Lambton Meadowview Villa is home to 125 people, and employs almost 200 staff members. It's the fourth outbreak declared at the home since the pandemic began.
An outbreak is declared at a long-term care facility or retirement home when one or more people test positive for COVID-19.
