A number of Toronto fire stations were temporarily closed in recent weeks as some firefighters have tested positive or shown symptoms of COVID-19.
About eight stations have had to temporarily close to be disinfected and deep-cleaned due to concerns over the virus, Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association (TPFF) president Frank Ramagnano told Global News.
Ramagnano said nine members have tested positive for COVID-19, with seven believed to have fallen ill on the job and two while travelling.
Five are awaiting test results, he said. Each cleaning takes approximately three hours, Toronto Fire Services (TFS) division Chief Toni Vigna said by email. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “In the event