An outbreak of COVID-19 at Toronto's largest homeless shelter has seen 43 residents and staff test positive for the novel coronavirus as of Friday, the city said in a news release. Last week, Seaton House shelter for men reported 20 resident cases after an outbreak was declared on Jan. 21 of this year. "Clients who have tested positive or are high-risk close contacts have been sent to a dedicated isolation/recovery site with supports," the city release reads. Under the direction of Toronto Public Health, site-wide testing is being conducted at the shelter. Measures implemented at the shelter include contact tracing of infected residents and staff members, screening residents and staff members for COVID-19 symptoms, enhanced cleaning and ensuring everyone is wearing masks when indoors, the city said.

Source: CBC News February 13, 2021 02:15 UTC