31 ordspråk av David McKeown
David McKeown
The majority of cases are improving, but the illness has taken its course and worsened in some individuals,
|
The message is loud and clear. West Nile virus has arrived in Toronto and it's important to take precautions.
|
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.
|
The outbreak remains under control. The good news is that the number of new cases has really dropped off.
|
There have been, unfortunately, two additional deaths, both among residents.
|
There is no indication that I can see that there is an ongoing risk of transmission in the community or in the vicinity,
|
These athletes are determined. And they play to win. Our soccer team can win this thing. They show anyone what perseverance can be. They don't quit. Ever.
|
These deaths are an unfortunate reminder that West Nile virus can be a serious health threat, although death is extremely rare.
|
This is not SARS,
|
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),
|
This is the kind of thing that we are looking at in the investigation at this point.
|
This is the latest phase in the city's campaign to encourage natural lawn and garden care practices,
|
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.
|
Those case are part of the same cluster of cases as Seven Oaks [the nursing home],
|
We're seeing two cases associated with the original cluster.
|