Eileen de Villa

• 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
  
• Toronto to begin vaccinating close contacts, high risk against monkeypox

  The clinics have been organized with the help of the Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance and other community partners.

  Health

  Jun 11
  
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• Toronto City Council votes to lift mask bylaw alongside province

  Toronto’s mask bylaw will expire when most of the provincial masking regulations are lifted later this month, the city says.

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  Mar 9
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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 Public Health confirms 1st case of West Nile in 2021

  The risk of more severe illness is higher in older individuals or those persons with compromised immune systems.

  Health

  Sep 16, 2021
• Toronto Public Health defends COVID-19 vaccine allocations to portal, clinics amid surge in demand

  "... As we have throughout the course of the vaccination campaign, we'll continue to refine our vaccination efforts so that we're achieving the goals of the vaccination campaign."

  Health

  Jun 16, 2021
• COVID-19: Toronto transit riders and drivers still crammed into crowded buses

  While the TTC makes efforts to control congestion, bus riders are urged to stagger their work schedules to allow for better distancing and reduced risk of COVID-19 exposure.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2021
• Toronto could see 2,500 daily COVID-19 cases by end of April, medical officer of health says

  Medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa says the surging rates are being driven by more transmissible variants of concern in the community.

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  Apr 12, 2021
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• Toronto’s medical officer of health defends sudden decision to close schools due to COVID-19

  “I’m not a big fan of short notice either and I will tell you the decision was taken very deliberately and with a great deal of consideration."

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  Apr 7, 2021
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• Toronto, Peel medical officers of health request coronavirus shutdown to remain until at least March

  Toronto medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa said COVID-19 variants pose a serious risk and as such, restrictions should not be loosened for the time being.

  Health

  Feb 17, 2021