Toronto: Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed six new positive cases of Covid-19 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 28.
Of these, four cases in the province are resolved, with each of those patients having two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart.
Italy: A male in his 20s returned from Italy on March 3, and presented himself to Mount Sinai Hospital’s emergency department in Toronto. The hospital took all necessary precautions and followed standard operating procedures, including testing and assessment. The patient was discharged home the same day where he remains in self-isolation.
Iran: A female in her 60s returned from Iran on March 2. She presented herself to Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital’s emergency department, in Richmond Hill. 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.
Grand Princess cruise ship: A married man and woman, both in their 60s, were aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship out of San Francisco, California, which travelled to Mexico from February 11-21. They returned to Canada on February 28. Both individuals were assessed at Trillium Health Partners – Mississauga Hospital where all Infection Protection and Control protocol were followed. They are well and currently recovering at home in self-isolation.
Iran: A male in his 50s returned from Iran on February 27 and presented himself to North York General Hospital’s emergency department in Toronto on March 3.
Las Vegas: Another male, in his 40s returned from Las Vegas, Nevada on February 28 and was seen by medical staff at Toronto Western Hospital also in Toronto.
Both individuals were assessed and discharged home respectively where they remain in self-isolation with minimal contact with others.
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, said an Ontario Ministry of Health media release
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, it added.
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