Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is reporting a case of measles in a person who visited the city. Members of the public could have been exposed to measles on Sunday, March 30 at Fantasy Fair located at Woodbine Mall (500 Rexdale Blvd.) between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is reporting a case of measles in a person who works in the city, with members of the public possibly being exposed at the following locations: Pizzeria Libretto, 155 University Ave., from approximately 11:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VIA Rail Canada Train 82, Train Car 3 from London to Toronto, from approximately 6:05 to …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a case of measles, with members of the public possibly being exposed on the following flight and location on Sunday, March 2: Air Canada, Flight AC 002 (Tokyo to Toronto) Toronto Pearson International Airport: Terminal 1 from approximately 4:50 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is releasing data related to the deaths of people experiencing homelessness in an updated interactive dashboard. TPH has reported on this data since 2017, with this update incorporating data from the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCC) that was not previously available. These numbers summarize death investigations among people identified as experiencing …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a case of measles with a recent history of international travel. The public may have been exposed to measles on the following flight and location on Wednesday, January 22: Turkish Airlines Flight TK17 (Istanbul to Toronto) Arrived at 5:30 p.m. to Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1 Measles is a highly contagious …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a case of measles with a recent history of international travel. The public may have been exposed to measles on the following flight and location on Sunday, December 8: Emirates Airlines, Flight EK241: Dubai to Toronto Toronto Pearson International Airport: Terminal 1 from approximately 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Measles is a highly contagious …
Ontario – With cooler weather coming in, Toronto Public Health (TPH) encourages eligible residents to get immunized against respiratory infections that include COVID-19, influenza (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Initial doses of the updated COVID-19 (KP.2) vaccine are now available for eligible individuals who are at an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or severe illness due to COVID-19. Eligible …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) has opened applications for the 2025 Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) grant program. TUHF provides project funding to community-based non-profit organizations that deliver HIV prevention and substance use programs to individuals who face access barriers due to language, cultural or geographic challenges. TUHF will allocate nearly $1.5 million in funding for one-year projects, spanning …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) has reported its first probable human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an adult resident this year. WNV is an infection transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Residents can take the following steps to help protect themselves from WNV: Wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors. Applying an …
Toronto – Toronto continues to report new mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases, with cases increasing in late June and July following major events and festivals in the city. As of July 31, a total of 93 cases has been confirmed in 2024 compared to 21 confirmed cases reported for the same period last year. While mpox cases have been …
