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Public risk low after four mumps cases linked to a Toronto office: health officials
Officials say four cases were confirmed and exposure was limited to non-public head office roles, making broader community spread unlikely.
- Toronto Public Health is investigating a mumps outbreak at a ServiceOntario head office on Bay, with four confirmed cases reported as of Friday involving non-public head office staff.
- Mumps is a viral infection affecting salivary glands, causing swelling in cheeks and jaws; symptoms can start 12 to 25 days after exposure and last up to 10 days.
- Dr. Shima Shakory, associate medical officer of health for TPH, stated the risk of broader community spread remains low because exposure was limited to head office roles with no direct public interaction.
- Shakory urged residents to check vaccination records and ensure routine immunizations are up to date, while advising anyone feeling unwell to stay home to prevent spreading infection.
- "Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect yourself, your family and the broader community," said Shakory, though mumps is considered rare in Canada with children and young adults at higher risk.
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Public risk low after four mumps cases linked to a Toronto office: health officials
Toronto health officials are investigating a mumps outbreak at a workplace in a downtown building and say the risk of spread to the public is low.
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Public risk low after four mumps cases linked to a Toronto office: health officials – 105.9 The Region
Toronto health officials are investigating a mumps outbreak at a workplace in a downtown building and say the risk of spread to the public is low. Toronto Public Health says there were four confirmed cases as of Friday associated with a workplace at 777 Bay St. The address is the location of a ServiceOntario office, and the health agency says exposure was limited to head office roles with no direct interaction with the public. Toronto Public Hea…
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