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Canada: Ontario Covid-19 cases = 44,068 cases; 2,813 deaths

Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2020/02/ontario-confirms-presumptive-case-of-covid-19-1.html
[h=2]News Release[/h] [h=3]Ontario Confirms Positive Case of COVID-19[/h] [h=4]Contact Tracing and Case Management Underway[/h]
February 26, 2020 7:00 A.M.Ministry of Health



TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19 in Toronto.

On February 24, 2020, a woman in her 60s presented herself at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre's emergency department with a travel history to Iran. As per established infection prevention and control protocols, the patient was cared for at the hospital using all appropriate precautions, including being isolated as she was tested for COVID-19. The woman was discharged home the same day and, per protocols, went into self-isolation where she remains.



Toronto Public Health is actively engaging in contact tracing and case management, including following up with the individual and her close contacts.



Dr. Williams will be joined by Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health for Toronto, to provide an update on the situation at 12:30pm today (February 26) at the Queen's Park media studio.

Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.[h=3]Media Contacts..[/h]
 
Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2020/02/ontario-confirms-positive-case-of-covid-19.html
[h=3]Ontario Confirms Positive Case of COVID-19[/h] [h=4]The Husband of Ontario’s Fifth Case Now Confirmed Positive[/h]
February 27, 2020 8:00 A.M.Ministry of Health



TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed that the husband of Ontario's fifth case of COVID-19 has tested positive for the virus. The man, in his 60s, is currently in self-isolation.

"We are working alongside Toronto Public Health, who is now and will continue to be in regular contact with this individual during their self-isolation period," said Dr. Williams.

Toronto Public Health continues to actively engage in contact tracing and case management, including following up with the individual and his close contacts. The risk of being infected with COVID-19 continues to be very low for Canadians and for Ontarians in particular.

Dr. Williams will be joined by Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health for Toronto, to provide an update on the situation at the regularly scheduled 3:00 p.m. media briefing on Thursday, February 27 at the Queen's Park media studio.

Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
 
Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2020/02/ontario-confirms-new-positive-case-of-covid-19.html
[h=3]Ontario Confirms New Positive Case of COVID-19[/h] [h=4]All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Continues to Remain Low[/h]
February 28, 2020 11:03 A.M.Ministry of Health



TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19 in Toronto, the seventh case in Ontario.



After arriving in Toronto on February 25, 2020, a man in his 50s presented himself at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre's emergency department on February 26, 2020 with a travel history to Iran. The established infection prevention and control protocols were initiated; the patient was cared for at the hospital using all appropriate precautions, including being isolated as he was being tested for COVID-19. The man was discharged home the same day and, per protocols, went into self-isolation where he remains.

Toronto Public Health is actively engaged in contact tracing and case management. There are now currently four positive cases in the province. However, the risk of being infected with COVID-19 in Ontario remains very low.

Dr. Williams will be joined by Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health for Toronto, to provide an update on the situation at the regularly scheduled media briefing on Monday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at the Queen's Park media studio.

Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
 
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/6612317/covid-19-eighth-case-ontario/

Ontario government announces 8th COVID-19 case, man with travel history to Egypt
By Nick Westoll Global News
Posted February 28, 2020 10:33 pm
Updated February 28, 2020 10:35 pm

The Ontario government has announced a man in his 80s has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the province’s eighth confirmed case.

According to a statement issued by Ontario health officials Friday night, the man arrived in Toronto on Feb. 20.

On Thursday, the patient went to the emergency room at Scarborough Health Network’s General Hospital and reported he had previously travelled to Egypt...
 
Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2020/02/ontario-confirms-new-positive-case-of-covid-19-1.html [h=3]Ontario Confirms New Positive Case of COVID-19[/h] [h=4]All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low[/h]
February 28, 2020 9:56 P.M.Ministry of Health



TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19 in Toronto. This is the eighth case in Ontario. Ontario's first three cases are all resolved, with each of those patients having two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart.

After arriving in Toronto on February 20, 2020, a man in his 80s presented himself at Scarborough Health Network's General Hospital's emergency department on February 27, 2020, with a travel history to Egypt. As per established infection prevention and control protocols, the patient was cared for at the hospital using all appropriate precautions, including being isolated as he was tested for COVID-19. The man was discharged home the same day feeling well and, per protocols, went into self-isolation where he remains.



Throughout his travels, the man wore a mask. Toronto Public Health is actively engaged in contact tracing and case management.

At this time the virus is not circulating locally, however given the global circumstances, Ontario is actively working with city and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread. The province continues to carefully monitor this situation and encourage residents to stay informed by regularly reviewing credible information sources.

Dr. Williams will provide an update on the situation at the regularly scheduled media briefing on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Queen's Park media studio.

Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
 
Source: https://www.cp24.com/news/staff-and...d-to-individual-with-covid-19-virus-1.4833205

Staff and students at midtown ESL centre may have been exposed to individual with COVID-19 virus
COVID-19 virus
Chris Fox, CP24.com
Published Saturday, February 29, 2020 7:11AM EST
Last Updated Saturday, February 29, 2020 7:16AM EST

Staff and students at a midtown centre that provides language instruction to newcomers to Canada may have been exposed to someone with the COVID-19 virus.

Toronto Public Health sent out a letter to those enrolled at the ESL and LINC Centre located at 90 Eglinton Avenue East on Thursday, warning them that they “may have been exposed to someone who has the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID – 19).”

The letter goes on to say that anyone from the centre who develops systems prior to March 11 should follow self-isolation guidelines. It also says that anyone who does seek medical treatment should call their healthcare provider first, so they can take necessary precautions.

The centre is operated by the Toronto Catholic District School Board...
 
Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2...urce=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m
[h=3]Ontario Confirms New Positive Cases of COVID-19[/h] [h=4]All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low[/h] February 29, 2020 2:50 P.M.Ministry of Health

TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 11. Of these, the first three cases are all resolved, with each of those patients having two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart.

After arriving in Toronto on February 26, 2020, a 34-year-old female presented herself to Mackenzie Health on February 27, 2020, with a travel history to Iran. York Region Public Health connected with Mackenzie Health and coordinated an arrival time for the patient. The patient was wearing a mask on arrival.

The patient arrived at Mackenzie Health with a dry cough, runny nose, shortness of breath and headache and was put on airborne/droplet/contact precautions. Due to the low severity of symptoms and the condition of the patient, the patient was not admitted to hospital. The patient is in self-isolation, per protocols, where she remains.

Two patients have also tested positive for COVID-19 at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering.

A 51-year-old woman returned to Toronto from Iran on February 22, 2020. On February 28, 2020, she went to an Ajax clinic with symptoms of a cough, body aches and chills. The patient was masked and isolated. Durham Region Health Department contacted Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering and coordinated an arrival time for the patient. The patient arrived at the hospital wearing a mask where she was tested for COVID-19. She was discharged home and put in self-isolation, per protocols, where she remains.

The husband of the woman who returned from Iran on February 22, 2020, also tested positive for COVID-19 on February 28, 2020. The 69-year-old man experienced a cough but does not have a recent travel history to Iran. He accompanied his wife to the Ajax Clinic and Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering, where he was masked and isolated. He was tested for COVID-19 and discharged home. He has also been put in self-isolation, where he remains.

At this time the virus is not circulating locally. However, given the global circumstances, Ontario is actively working with city and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread. The province continues to carefully monitor this situation and encourage residents to stay informed by regularly reviewing credible information sources.

Dr. Williams will provide an update on the situation at the regularly scheduled media briefing on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at the Queen's Park media studio.

Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
 
Source: https://www.york.ca/wps/portal/york..._88761b5815-87317ffdbe-304557005#.XlrVo0Nryik

...York Region Public Health has been notified of a positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Richmond Hill.

The case is travel-related and comes as a result of travel from Iran on Tuesday, February 25, with a layover in Denmark.

The individual, a woman in her 30s, developed symptoms prior to their return and was symptomatic on her flights.

The individual is currently in self-isolation recovering at home. As a result of the coordinated efforts of our healthcare and public health system, the individual was quickly assessed and isolated.

York Region Public Health continues active follow-up of all close contacts of this positive case. Individuals that were not in direct or close contact with the individual are not considered at risk of becoming infected.

Individuals who traveled in the business class sections of Qatar Airways flights QR 483 or QR 163 on Tuesday, February 25, or in the business class section of Air Canada flight AC 883 or the upper deck of GO Bus 40 (travelling eastbound) on Wednesday, February 26 (at approximately 3:55 p.m.), may have been exposed to this positive case of COVID-19 and are asked to contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653, Monday to Sunday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further assessment.

*For the weekend of Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1, York Region Public Health’s Health Connection call centre hours have been extended and will be running from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The risk to York Region residents continues to remain low and there is no evidence of community spread within York Region and the risk of acquiring the virus in the community remains low for York Region residents.

For more information on COVID-19 visit: Ministry of Health
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*The Ministry of Health FAQ is translated into 19 different languages.
 
Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2020/03/ontario-confirms-new-positive-cases-of-covid-19-1.html
[h=3]Ontario Confirms New Positive Cases of COVID-19[/h] [h=4]All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low[/h]
March 1, 2020 6:01 P.M.Ministry of Health



TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 15. Of these, the first three cases in the province are all resolved, with each of those patients having two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart.

The latest confirmed positive case is a male in his 50s and a Toronto resident temporarily living in Vaughan. He is the brother of one of Toronto's recently reported cases who travelled to Iran. He did not develop symptoms until after arrival in Canada. He is currently in self-isolation and has had no community exposure. He was assessed and tested at Mackenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill on Friday, February 28.



Another positive case is a male in his 40s and the spouse of York Region's first Iran travel-related case announced yesterday. He had travelled with his wife and toddler but was asymptomatic on all flights. He was tested and assessed at Mackenzie Health Hospital on Friday, February 28. He had self-isolated prior to developing symptoms and has had no community exposure while symptomatic.



A third male in his 60s - who returned from Iran on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He presented himself to North York General Hospital's emergency department on Friday, February 28 where he informed the hospital of a cough and recent travel history. He was assessed and discharged home on the same day. As per protocols, he went into self-isolation where he remains with minimal contact with others. Toronto Public Health is actively engaged in contact tracing and case management.



The fourth person is a female in her 70s from Newmarket and a contact of the recently reported positive Egypt travel-related Toronto case. She was in Egypt with the known Toronto case. She was tested and assessed at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Saturday, February 29. Since testing, she has been in self-isolation. York Region Public Health is working diligently on its usual process of risk assessment and contact follow up.



As a result of the coordinated efforts of our health care and public health system, all individuals who have tested positive have been quickly assessed and isolated.

At this time, the virus is not circulating locally. However, given the global circumstances, Ontario is actively working with city and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread. The province continues to carefully monitor this situation and encourage residents to stay informed by regularly reviewing credible information sources.



Dr. Williams will provide an update on the situation at the regularly scheduled media briefing on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at the Queen's Park media studio.

Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.

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Source: https://www.cp24.com/news/york-region-reports-three-new-positive-cases-of-covid-19-1.4834117


York Region reports three new positive cases of COVID-19
Mackenzie Health
Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com
Published Sunday, March 1, 2020 6:00PM EST

Three new positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in York Region on Sunday afternoon, health officials said.

All three people had a history of travel to countries where the virus has spread and were in contact with people who have been tested positive, Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region’s Medical Officer of Health, said.

The first new case involves the husband of York Region’s first case, which was announced yesterday. He travelled to Iran with his wife and child and returned to Toronto on Wednesday...

...A man in his 50s, who is the brother of one of Toronto's recently reported cases, tested positive for COVID-19, Kurji said. He arrived in Toronto from Iran on February 25. The man is temporarily residing in Vaughan...

...A Newmarket woman in her 70s is the third new case of COVID-19. Kurji said she was on the same tour in Egypt as the Toronto man who was announced on Friday as Ontario's eighth case of the virus...
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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/6618753/covid-19-ontario-coronavirus/

3 new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, province total now at 18
By Staff The Canadian Press
Posted March 2, 2020 12:14 pm

TORONTO – Ontario is reporting three new cases of the novel coronavirus today, bringing the total in the province to 18.

The province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams, is expected to provide details about the new cases at a news conference this afternoon...
 
Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2...asures-to-safeguard-public-from-covid-19.html
[h=3]Ontario Implementing Enhanced Measures to Safeguard Public from COVID-19[/h] [h=4]Although Risk in Ontario Remains Low, New Structure will Ensure Health System Readiness[/h]
March 2, 2020 2:20 P.M.Ministry of Health



TORONTO — As the scope of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to increase internationally, Ontario is taking action to ensure the province's readiness to contain and respond to a range of outbreak scenarios.

Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, announced Ontario is implementing an enhanced response structure that formally brings together a wide range of partners to review, strengthen and implement provincial and regional plans and ensure their responsiveness to the specifics of COVID-19.

"Our local public health units, hospitals, emergency health services, nurses and primary care providers, among others, have been critical in managing the early phases of this new coronavirus," said Elliott. "This new structure will tap into an even broader network of clinical expertise, experience and capacity across the health sector to ensure extensive plans are in place to quickly and effectively respond to any and every possible scenario."

The new response structure will comprise a number of tables with specific mandates:
  • A new Command Table will be the single point of oversight providing executive leadership and strategic direction to guide Ontario's response to COVID-19. The Command Table reports to the Minister of Health. The table will be chaired by the Deputy Minister of Health, Helen Angus, and include Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Heath; Matthew Anderson, Ontario Health's President and Chief Executive Officer; with representation from Public Health Ontario, the Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
  • Five regional planning and implementation tables, led by Ontario Health with support from local public health units, will be responsible for reviewing regional plans to proactively ensure local readiness and implementing provincial strategies in areas such as assessment, testing and care, supplies and equipment, surveillance and communications.
  • The Ministry's Emergency Operations Centre, also known as MEOC, will continue to provide situational awareness and perform an overall coordination function among the components of the response structure.
  • A Scientific Table, led by Public Health Ontario, will support the provincial and regional components of the response structure with the provision of evidence, and scientific and technical advice to inform planning and response.
  • An Ethics Table, led by the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics, will assist in providing ethical guidance and representation at both provincial and regional tables to support decision-making throughout the response.
  • Sector or Issues Specific Tables, which would have a specific focus like supporting the coordination of repatriated Canadians or local case and contact management as well as sector-specific coordination such as paramedic services, First Nations health partners and others as needed.
  • A Collaboration Table with members from key health sector organizations which will provide advice to the Command Table.


This new response structure will build on the definitive steps that Ontario has already taken to address COVID-19, including:
  • Designating novel coronavirus as a disease reportable under Ontario's public health legislation to strengthen the province's ability to detect, monitor and contain potential cases;
  • Creating a dedicated web page, with links and resources, to help Ontarians learn how to protect themselves, what to do if they are sick after they travel and how to recognize possible symptoms;
  • Developing guidance for the health system to guide actions during the initial stages of the containment phase; and,
  • Deploying Ontario's Emergency Medical Assistance Team to support repatriation efforts at CFB Trenton and the NAV Centre.
"Although the risk to Ontarians remains low, it is important that we take decisive steps to prepare for any scenario as this is a quickly evolving situation globally," said Elliott. "As we enter this next phase of preparedness, every Ontarian should have full confidence that these efforts by our dedicated public health professionals and health care leaders will continue to keep them safe." [h=4]Quick Facts[/h]
  • Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
  • There is no vaccine available to protect against the 2019 novel coronavirus, but there are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses. To find out more visit Ontario's website.
[h=4]Additional Resources[/h]
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Source: https://www.york.ca/wps/portal/york...pw!!/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/#.Xl18TENryik [h=2]Media Release[/h] [h=2]March 2, 2020[/h] [h=3]The Regional Municipality of York reports fifth positive case of COVID-19[/h]
[h=4][/h] Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York has been notified of a fifth positive case of COVID-19.
This positive case is a female in her 60s from the City of Richmond Hill. This case is travel related who returned home from Egypt on Thursday, February 20.
She became symptomatic on Sunday, February 23. Since onset of symptoms, she has remained at home in self-isolation with no community exposures of concern.
As a result of the coordinated efforts of our healthcare and public health system, all individuals who have tested positive to date have been quickly assessed and isolated.
[h=3]The risk to York Region residents of COVID-19 continues to remain low and there is no evidence of community spread within York Region.[/h] York Region Public Health continues to collaborate with local hospitals, emergency services and other health agencies to ensure prompt reporting and follow up of all individuals who may require testing for COVID-19.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Residents can take the following steps to protect themselves from this new and emerging disease:
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, including between your fingers, under your fingernails and your wrists. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Cover your cough or sneeze using a tissue or into your elbow or sleeve, being sure to cover your mouth. Put used tissue in the garbage and wash your hands after or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • If you are sick, stay home from work or school until your symptoms resolve. If symptoms get worse, you may need to seek medical attention. Call your health care provider first, when possible
  • Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing
  • Increase cleaning and disinfection frequency of high-touch surfaces such as toilets, sink tap handles, doorknobs, countertops, light switches and other shared items using regular household cleaners
  • Avoid sharing personal items that come into contact with saliva such as toothbrushes, eating utensils, drinks, water bottles and towels
Visit york.ca/covid19 or Ontario.ca/coronavirus for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.
You may also contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for medical advice. Telehealth Ontario is a free confidential service you can call to receive health advice or information. A registered nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to 1.2 million residents and 54,000 businesses with 650,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices
 
Source: https://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-r...ses-bringing-province-s-total-to-18-1.4835004

Ontario reports three new coronavirus cases, bringing province's total to 18
Province confirms 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Ont.
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
Published Monday, March 2, 2020 12:15PM EST
Last Updated Monday, March 2, 2020 5:13PM EST

TORONTO -- Ontario reported three new cases of the novel coronavirus Monday, bringing the total in the province to 18, though officials say the virus is not spreading locally.

A spate of new cases has been reported over the past few days, all of them people who had recently travelled to Iran or Egypt, or family members of those who had visited the countries. The latest three cases included two women in their 60s and 70s who returned from Egypt on Feb. 20, and a man in his 60s who returned from Iran on Feb. 23...

...Health Minister Christine Elliott said Ontario hasn't seen any indication at this point that the virus is spreading locally, beyond close contacts. But the province is prepared for any eventuality, she said...

... Several countries and territories have since been added to a list of areas of concern, including Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Iran, Singapore and South Korea.

Egypt is not on that list, and Ontario in fact now has more Egypt-linked cases of COVID-19 than that country itself has publicly reported. Williams said another country has encountered the same situation with Egypt-linked cases, leading him to believe this is a cluster related to a specific event there...
 
Source: https://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-co...o-20-1.4836566

Ontario confirms two new cases of COVID-19, total rises to 20
Chris Herhalt, CP24.com
Published Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10:33AM EST
Last Updated Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10:39AM EST

Ontario has two more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the province’s total including recoveries to 20, with a further 45 people under investigation.

Ontario officials said nothing about the two latest cases, only adding them to an ongoing online table run since the outbreak began in January...

edit:
Ministry of Health spokesperson Hayley Chazan said the two latest cases have recent travel histories to Iran and Egypt and both have been placed into self-isolation.

Their ages and genders are not yet known.
 
Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2020/03/ontario-confirms-new-positive-cases-of-covid-19-2.html
[h=3]Ontario Confirms New Positive Cases of COVID-19[/h] [h=4]All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low[/h]
March 3, 2020 4:19 P.M.Ministry of Health



TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19. These two new cases are in addition to the three cases Dr. Williams announced at yesterday's regular media technical briefing, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 20. Of these, the first three cases in the province are all resolved, with each of those patients having two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart.

A female in her 70s from York Region with travel history to Egypt arrived in Toronto on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She presented herself to Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital on Sunday, March 1. The hospital took all necessary precautions and followed standard operating procedures, including testing and assessment. The patient was discharged home the same day where she remains in self-isolation.

A male in his 50s who returned from Iran on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 presented himself to North York General Hospital's emergency department on Saturday, February 29. He was assessed and discharged home on the same day. As per protocols, he went into self-isolation where he remains. The appropriate local public health units - Toronto and York Region, are actively engaged in contact tracing and case management.

As a result of the coordinated efforts of our health care and public health system, all individuals who have tested positive have been quickly assessed and isolated.

At this time, the virus is not circulating locally. However, given the global circumstances, Ontario is actively working with city and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread. The province continues to carefully monitor this situation and encourage residents to stay informed by regularly reviewing credible information sources.

Dr. Williams will provide an update on the situation at the regularly scheduled media briefing on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at the Queen's Park media studio.

Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
 
Source: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/north-yo...student-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1.4838243

North York campus shuts down after spouse of student tests positive for COVID-19
Katherine DeClerq
Multi-Platform Writer, CTV News Toronto
Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:00AM EST Last Updated Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:04AM EST

TORONTO -- A private college closed its North York campus on Wednesday in order to complete a “thorough, proactive, preventative sanitization” of the area after learning the spouse of a student tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

In a statement issued to students on Tuesday, the college said the student, who attends the North York campus on Yonge Street near Sheppard Avenue, has not tested positive for COVID-19 herself, but is remaining in self-isolation as a precaution...
 
Source: https://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2020/03/ontario-confirms-new-positive-cases-of-covid-19-3.html
[h=2][/h] [h=3]Ontario Confirms New Positive Cases of COVID-19[/h] [h=4]All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low[/h]
March 5, 2020 10:33 A.M.Ministry of Health



TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 22. Of these, the first four cases in the province are all resolved, with each of those patients having two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart.

A woman in her 50s who returned from Italy on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 presented herself to Grand River Hospital's emergency department, in Kitchener, where she was assessed, tested, and discharged home the same day. The patient is experiencing mild symptoms and remains in self-isolation at home with minimal contact with others. The hospital followed standard operating procedures and continues taking necessary precautions. Region of Waterloo Public Health is actively monitoring the situation, including contact tracing.

A man in his 60s who returned from Iran on Saturday, February 29, 2020 presented himself to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre's emergency department, in Toronto, on Tuesday, March 3. He was assessed and discharged home on the same day. As per protocols, he went into self-isolation where he remains with minimal contact with others. Toronto Public Health is actively engaged in contact tracing and case management.

As a result of the coordinated efforts of our health care and public health system, all individuals who have tested positive have been quickly assessed and isolated.

At this time, the virus is not circulating locally. However, given the global circumstances, Ontario is actively working with city and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread. The province continues to carefully monitor this situation and encourage residents to stay informed by regularly reviewing credible information sources.

Dr. Williams will provide an update on the situation at the regularly scheduled media briefing today at 3:00 p.m. at the Queen's Park media studio.

Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
 
Source: https://www.thestar.com/politics/pr...y-rises-to-22-with-first-case-from-italy.html

...The latest Toronto case revealed Thursday night is a person who travelled to Las Vegas for an international conference. According to an internal email sent to staff in the University Health Network, the person went to the Emergency Department at Toronto Western Hospital Wednesday with respiratory symptoms.

“All protocols were followed and the patient was assessed and sent home to self-isolate,” said the email, from Gillian Howard, the vice-president of public affairs and communications at the University Health Network.

“The patient is now at home and being monitored by Toronto Public Health,” she continued. “We are continually reviewing our processes to ensure that we are current with the situation as it changes.”...
 
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