David McKeown
David McKeown
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Some people are fragile enough that they may still succumb to this.
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The outbreak remains under control. The good news is that the number of new cases has really dropped off.
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The outbreak is confined to residents and staff and people closely associated with this one facility, so it's not a general public health risk.
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That aerosol, including the bacteria, could get sucked into a building's air conditioning system or could float down on the street in front of a building and be inhaled by someone passing by,
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I would not be surprised if there were additional deaths,
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Our inspectors have taken samples at the food processing facility to determine the source of the salmonella contamination. No bean sprouts will be distributed from this plant until we are confident that the product is safe for consumption.
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I think we're dealing with the same source and the same outbreak, so I'm not concerned that we're dealing with an ongoing risk,
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The bacteria causing the disease was spread through a very vulnerable population of elderly residents with tragic results.
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The message is loud and clear. West Nile virus has arrived in Toronto and it's important to take precautions.
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It's important for people to recognize that these are people who got ill back at the time the outbreak was at its peak. We're not seeing any new cases occurring either at the home for the aged or outside.
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There is no indication that I can see that there is an ongoing risk of transmission in the community or in the vicinity,
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Although the condition of some ill residents has worsened and unfortunately four more have died, others are improving and we are confident this outbreak is under control.
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This is part of the same cluster of cases and it seems very likely that they have had an exposure to the same source as the residents and staff at Seven Oaks (Home for the Aged),
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This is the latest phase in the city's campaign to encourage natural lawn and garden care practices. As we enforce the bylaw, our inspectors will be firm but fair in promoting compliance and reducing the use of pesticides.