Lambton Public Health is monitoring active outbreaks at Bear Creek Terrace, Vision Nursing Home, and Trillium Villa.
Lambton Public Health is reporting three active institutional outbreaks in Lambton County, according to its Seasonal and Ongoing Infectious Diseases report.
The report, last updated January 14, 2026, provides a snapshot of respiratory and enteric disease activity across the county, with outbreak data updated on weekdays. As of the most recent update, all three active outbreaks are occurring in long-term care homes.
An enteric outbreak has been declared at Bear Creek Terrace in Petrolia, affecting the Ruby unit. The outbreak was declared on January 14, 2026, and the specific pathogen remains under investigation.
Vision Nursing Home in Sarnia is also experiencing an enteric outbreak affecting the entire facility. This outbreak was declared on January 12, 2026, with the pathogen currently listed as under investigation.
A third outbreak has been identified at Trillium Villa in Sarnia. This outbreak is classified as respiratory in nature and involves confirmed cases of Influenza A and COVID-19. It was declared on January 3, 2026, and remains active.
Outbreak classifications and definitions follow the Ontario Public Health Standards and guidance from the Ontario Ministry of Health. Lambton Public Health notes that the data reflects a specific point in time and may change as outbreaks are resolved or new information becomes available.
