Toronto seeing ‘spike’ in mpox cases: officials

Published by: CTV News
Published on: August 13, 2024
By Phil Tsekouras

Toronto is reporting a “spike” in mpox cases and health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated to contain the spread.

In a news release issued Tuesday, Toronto Public Health said it has seen 93 confirmed cases as of July 31. This time last year, the city’s case count stood at 21.

The latest numbers indicate that there were 13 new cases confirmed in Toronto over the last two weeks of July.

According to TPH, mpox cases have been reported across the city, however a higher concentration of infections has been observed among residents in the downtown core.

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Video | Third case of measles confirmed in Toronto

Published March 25, 2024

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Published on: March 25, 2024

Public health officials say they were able to notify all individuals with direct exposure to the third confirmed case of measles in Toronto.

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Second case of measles confirmed in Toronto

Published March 18, 2024

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Published on: March 18, 2024
By Katherine DeClerq

A second lab-confirmed case of measles has been identified in Toronto.

The city’s public health agency said that an infant who recently returned from travel has contracted the disease. The child is recovering at home.

The first Toronto case was identified on Feb. 16.

Toronto Public Health is warning that anyone who attended the Agincourt Public Library between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on March 11 may have been exposed. Individuals should monitor for symptoms until April 1 and double check that their vaccinations are up to date.

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Toronto may be past its flu peak, but COVID-19 remains high, public health agency says

Published January 16, 2024

Published by: CBC News
Published on: January 16, 2024
By Lane Harrison

Toronto likely reached its influenza season peak in December, but according to Toronto Public Health’s latest respiratory illness update, COVID-19 infections are expected to remain high for now.

The percentage of positive influenza tests dropped to 6.6 per cent the week of Dec. 31 to Jan. 6, down from 15.6 per cent the week prior, Toronto Public Health (TPH) told the city’s Board of Health Monday. When it comes to COVID-19, positivity dropped only slightly to 17.6 per cent for the week of Dec. 31 to Jan. 6 from 18.6 per cent the week before.

But getting over the influenza peak doesn’t mean there aren’t still high levels of the illness in the city.

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Toronto residents are confused about vaccination clinics closing as Ontario reports rise in COVID cases

Published November 28, 2023

Published by: Now Toronto
Published on: November 28, 2023
By Kerrisa Wilson

Torontonians are questioning why the city is closing its four fixed-site vaccination clinics in less than a month, despite a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across Ontario.

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COVID-19 and flu shot bookings open to the general public today in Toronto

Published October 25, 2023

Published by: CTV News
Published on: October 25, 2023
By Joshua Freeman

Starting today, the general public can book an appointment to get a fall booster shot for COVID-19 and influenza (flu) through Toronto Public Health (TPH) ahead of a potentially challenging season for respiratory illness.

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Toronto Public Health says it needs $5 million more for respiratory illness ahead of winter that could see ‘high level’ of virus activity

Published October 18, 2023

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Published on: October 18, 2023
By Joshua Freeman

Toronto Public Health is seeking an additional $5 million to help combat respiratory illnesses as the city heads into a potentially challenging season.

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