LASALLE, Ill. — State officials have fired the administrator of the LaSalle Veterans Home after an outbreak ravaged residents and staff.
On Monday, December 8, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs announced that aministrator Angela Melbrech would be fired and replaced in the interim by Acting Assistant Director Anthony Vaughn.
The firing comes after a severe COVID-19 outbreak struck the home, killing 32 residents and leaving 39 residents and 21 staff members infected.
Governor J.B. Pritzker commented on the incident, saying, "The independent investigation into the actions of leadership and staff will continue, as will our work with the federal veterans administration experts to ensure that all of our veterans homes are fully in compliance with all required health and safety measures."