Dr. Eileen De Villa

• Toronto’s top doctor urges residents to get their flu shot

  De Villa said she is "urging Torontonians — in the strongest possible terms — to receive their flu vaccine soon as possible.'

  Health

  Nov 30, 2022
  
• Toronto’s top doctor tests positive for COVID-19

  Dr. Eileen de Villa tweeted Wednesday morning about testing positive for COVID-19.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2022
  
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• Toronto launches pilot project to collect COVID-19 data from wastewater

  Earlier this week, the city's top doctor said staff would be collaborating with academic partners to launch a pilot project to understand more about this method of surveillance.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2022
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• Toronto medical officer of health taking leave of absence

  Dr. Eileen de Villa said in a statement Tuesday that she had a routine screening mammogram during the summer months and follow-up tests which identified precancerous cells. 

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
• Toronto to ask federal government to decriminalize possession of illicit drugs for personal use

  A public consultation on the matter wrapped up this week and the city's top doctor said Toronto expects to send its request to Health Canada later this fall.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2021
• Toronto Public Health recommends employers require proof of COVID vaccination

  Dr. Eileen de Villa says the employer policy should be complete with timelines and a plan to protect workers' personal health information.

  Health

  Aug 20, 2021
• Coronavirus: Mayor Tory defends Toronto move to grey zone amid calls for red zone

  Both Toronto and Peel Region will stay in the grey lockdown level for at least two weeks and there will be continual reassessments of the status.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2021
• Coronavirus: Toronto to resume contact tracing to be ready for restrictions easing Nov. 14

  Dr. Eileen De Villa says that Toronto's public health unit is scaling up all of its COVID-19 infrastructure in an effort to have the city ready for the easing of restrictions on Nov. 14.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Toronto officials call for provincial pandemic plan for shelters to avoid ‘mass outbreaks’

  Toronto officials are urging the province to come up with a coordinated plan for shelters during the coronavirus pandemic, after two recent incidents involving regional hospitals and people experiencing homelessness.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2020
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• Close non-essential businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic: Toronto medical officer

  Dr. Eileen de Villa made the remarks during an update Thursday afternoon on the city's efforts in combatting COVID-19.

  Health

  Mar 19, 2020