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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Toronto Public Health is monitoring two confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Toronto. Toronto Public Health continues to monitor the situation and provide updates. The risk to Toronto residents remains low.
Last updated on January 31, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Follow Toronto Public Health on Twitter to receive notification of updates.
Current situation
Toronto Public Health is monitoring two confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Toronto. The individuals recently travelled to Wuhan together. One individual has been discharged home from the hospital and the other has been in self-isolation since returning to Toronto. Toronto Public Health continues to monitor the situation and provide updates. The risk to Toronto residents remains low.
On December 31, 2019, cases of undiagnosed viral pneumonia were first reported by health authorities in Wuhan, China. The cause has now been confirmed as a new coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV, which has not previously been identified in humans.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that circulate in animals including humans and may cause illness in them. Human coronaviruses are common and can range from mild illnesses such as the common cold, to severe illnesses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS CoV).
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Toronto Public Health is monitoring two confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Toronto. Toronto Public Health continues to monitor the situation and provide updates. The risk to Toronto residents remains low.
Last updated on January 31, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Follow Toronto Public Health on Twitter to receive notification of updates.
Current situation
Toronto Public Health is monitoring two confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Toronto. The individuals recently travelled to Wuhan together. One individual has been discharged home from the hospital and the other has been in self-isolation since returning to Toronto. Toronto Public Health continues to monitor the situation and provide updates. The risk to Toronto residents remains low.
On December 31, 2019, cases of undiagnosed viral pneumonia were first reported by health authorities in Wuhan, China. The cause has now been confirmed as a new coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV, which has not previously been identified in humans.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that circulate in animals including humans and may cause illness in them. Human coronaviruses are common and can range from mild illnesses such as the common cold, to severe illnesses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS CoV).
Also available in: Simplified Chinese | French
- Read the latest Statement from Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health: January 31, 2020
- Read the latest Toronto Public Health Media Release: January 25, 2020 (Also available in: Simplified Chinese )