Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 tied to a Western University residence on Thursday.Western University also issued a statement, reporting that the outbreak was at Saugeen-Maitland Hall, its largest residence.So far, the health unit says eight residents have tested positive for the virus and they are all self-isolating “with the support of Western’s administration.” Coronavirus: 23 new cases in London-Middlesex, 9 in Elgin-Oxford, 6 in Huron-Perth The health unit says it’s “following up with all close contacts” and that it is working with the university “to support these individuals as well as any other students who may need to seek testing or quarantine.”“Declaring an outbreak is an important step in order.
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