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The Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared a COIVD-19 outbreak at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School. The Health Unit has concluded that the virus had been spread between close contacts at the school who have both tested positive, after other possible sources of transmission between two individuals had been ruled out. The outbreak is the fifth to be reported at a London school this week; outbreaks were declared on Wednesday, December 9th at Sir Arthur Currie Public School, Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, Westminster Secondary School and Ashley Oaks Public School.
Health Unit Declares Outbreaks at Four London Schools
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) was notified late yesterday of six additional COVID-19 cases at London schools where previous cases had been reported. Sir Arthur Currie Public School and Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School each had an additional member of their community test positive; while two additional members of the Westminster Secondary School and the Ashley Oaks Public School community tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Unit has concluded that the additional cases are likely linked to previous COVID-19 cases reported at each of the schools, and is declaring the four outbreaks in order to help limit any additional spread of the virus within these school communities.
Health Unit Declares Outbreak After Staff Members at the Shish Shawarma Test Positive for COVID-19
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Shish Shawarma & Grill restaurant located at 1401 Ernest Avenue in London, after six employees tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Unit was notified of an initial case at the restaurant on Tuesday, December 1st and made the decision to close the business the following day, after being notified of a third case among staff members. Reports of positive tests for three additional employees were received by the Health Unit yesterday. Investigators are still determining whether any of the six staff members worked while they were infectious.
Health Unit Advises Community to Avoid Social Gatherings and Holiday Events as Case Numbers Climb…
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting today that 46 people have tested positive for COVID-19, eclipsing the previous mark of 38 cases, set yesterday, for the most cases reported in a single day. The Health Unit was also notified of four deaths yesterday, three of which are linked to the outbreak at University Hospital.
Outbreak Declared at St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic School
The Middlesex-London Health Unit was notified late yesterday that an additional member of the St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic School community has tested positive for COVID-19. This case appears to be associated with a previous one that was reported to the Health Unit on Saturday, November 28th. With this evidence of transmission between the cases, the Health Unit is declaring an outbreak to help limit any further spread of the virus within the school community.
Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely
The holidays are fast approaching and like most things this year, they’re going to be different. COVID-19 is still present and spreading in our community. To keep each other safe, we will need to find new ways to follow old traditions or create new traditions as we celebrate in a different way this year.
Health Unit Works with LHSC as COVID-19 Outbreak Expands at University Hospital
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is working closely with officials at London Health Sciences Centre’s University Hospital to manage a significant outbreak among staff and patients. An outbreak on the fourth floor that was declared on November 10th has been expanded today to include all medical floors at the hospital.
Province Approves Permanent Site for Consumption and Treatment Service
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) and Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) have been notified that the Government of Ontario has approved the application for a permanent Consumption and Treatment Service (CTS) in London, at 446 York Street. The announcement includes funding to pay for renovations at the site and to undertake operations once the facility is ready to receive patients. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2021.
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at a Second Western University Residence
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at a Western University student residence, the second outbreak to be declared on campus this week. The Health Unit received a report earlier today of a third positive COVID-19 test for a person at this residence. The three individuals have been contacted by the Health Unit and are currently self-isolating with the support of Western’s administration. The Health Unit is also following up with all close contacts of the cases to ensure they get tested and are quarantining.
Health Unit Revokes Rules Now Covered by Provincial Framework, Continues Guidance for Sport and…
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has reviewed existing local orders and other guidance in the context of the Government of Ontario’s new COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. With the area served by the Health Unit now at the Yellow/Protect level of the new Framework, the guidance from four Section 22 Class Orders and one Instruction are adequately addressed, and are no longer necessary.