And now, months later, Toronto Public Health has yet to publish any data on the number of workplaces affected by the deadly virus. And while it did confirm to the Star that there were COVID-19 outbreaks at four FGF locations, it did not make this information public. Privacy concerns are given as the reason for the secrecy, as well as the belief that workplaces, such as factories, are generally closed to the public so virus outbreaks are deemed a low risk to the general population. We have only to look south of the border for evidence that indifference or outward hostility to public health guidance only benefits the virus. As all of Ontario is finally authorized to enter Stage 3 of reopening the economy, and as children return to school in just over three weeks, there’s no doubt Ontario will see more COVID-19 outbreaks in places of work.

Source: thestar August 16, 2020 11:03 UTC