Global News has obtained a union memo confirming 5 Toronto firefighters have tested positive for coronavirus. The news comes amid growing concerns from frontline first responders about their health and safety.
In the document, Frank Ramagnano, the president of the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association wrote, “Currently we have 5 members who have tested positive. “These members were all very healthy yet the virus is having a very strong negative effect on them.
Some have commented it is the worst thing they have experienced, and are concerned they may be hospitalized.” The memo also implores members to practice social distancing, which can be difficult in fire halls where employees work, sleep and eat together. “In some cases, we