Canada

Toronto Medical Officer under health contracts with COVID-19

A Toronto medical officer tested positive for COVID-19.

Dr Eileen de Villa shared the news of his diagnosis in a tweet in which he said he “follows public health guidelines and rests at home”.

“I feel relatively well and I owe it to myself to keep up with the COVID-19 vaccines,” she wrote.

This morning I tested positive for # COVID19. I follow public health guidelines and rest at home. I feel relatively well and I owe it to myself to keep up with my # COVID19 vaccines. If you have not already done so, take your next dose to protect yourself, your family and your community.

– Dr. Eileen de Villa (@epdevilla) June 15, 2022

De Villa called on everyone to receive their next dose of vaccine, “to protect yours, your (loved ones) and (the) community”.

I wish the Toronto medical staffer @epdevilla a speedy recovery from COVID-19.

I spoke to her on the phone this morning and I am grateful to hear that she is feeling well, thanks to being up to date with her # COVID19 vaccines.

– John Tori (@TorontosMayor) June 15, 2022

According to the latest provincial data, the number of hospitalizations in Ontario due to COVID-19 is significantly reduced, but the data on wastewater, which examines the levels of the virus, is rising slightly.