"It is with a heavy heart that we share Woodingford Lodge has had its first COVID-19-related death."
WOODSTOCK - Woodingford Lodge has recored its first COVID-19 related death since the start of the pandemic.
Oxford County CAO Michael Duben shared the news with a statement to the public on Thursday morning.
"It is with a heavy heart that we share Woodingford Lodge has had its first COVID-19-related death. A resident from the Woodstock site succumbed to COVID-19 on January 12, 2022.There remains six residents who have tested positive in this home area at the Woodstock site, which is isolated from other parts of the home.
Our sympathies are with the family at this sad and difficult time. I know that Woodingford’s management team and staff share their sadness.
Woodingford Lodge has made an exemplary effort throughout the pandemic to keep our residents and staff safe and to keep COVID-19 out of our three homes. This death and the latestreport of cases does not diminish their tremendous efforts and outcomes over the last two years. Thank you to residents, families, staff and the community for continuing to support our efforts."
The Woodingford Lodge death is one of 9 COVID-19 related deaths in the SWPH region over the past 3 days.
Currently 14 of our 34 retirement homes and long term care homes in SWPH are in outbreak at the moment. This means at least 2 people have tested positive for COVID-19. Some homes have over 30 residents and staff who have gotten the virus at one time.

Holiday Closures in Woodstock
Multiple Charges Laid to Woodstock Man
Fog Advisory Issued for Oxford
Tip Tuesday with Oxford OPP - December 2025
Holiday Waste Collection Tips from Oxford County
UPDATE: CFIA Reports 20 Illnesses Connected to Recall
UPDATE: Charges Laid in Highway Hit-and-Run
Charges Laid after Altercation in Delhi
Oxford OPP Briefs - Dec. 22nd, 2025
PJHL Recap - Dec 19th to Dec 21st
Operation Sharing to Host Christmas Day
Two Woodstonians Face Drug Trafficking Charges
One Killed in Highway 401 Crash
Charges Laid After OPP Officers Injured
PJHL Preview - Dec. 19th to Dec. 21st
WPS Release Festive RIDE Campaign Results
Online Survey Launched for Mount Elgin Park
Week Four Results for Festive RIDE Campaign
Oxford County Reminds Businesses to Register for Curbside Collection
Special Weather Statement Issued for Oxford County
Comments
Add a comment