A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Etobicoke General Hospital’s 7 East Cardiology unit.
William Osler Health System shared the news in a July 17 note on its website.
According to Osler, COVID-19 outbreaks are declared when two or more individuals test positive for acute respiratory illness with any common link within a 48-hour timeframe. This decision, which is based on guidance from the province, was reached after consulting with Osler’s Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety teams and Toronto Public Health.
Further, all staff and physicians at Osler are also being advised to monitor and report symptoms to Occupational Health and Safety immediately, if symptoms develop at any time.Dr. Isaac Bogoch “They identify cases and they take steps to ensure that this outbreak doesn't spread and they've been working their butts off over the course of the pandemic.”
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