The City of Toronto has unveiled measures aimed at helping those who are homeless and those who live in affordable housing amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
In a statement released on Tuesday, City staff said to date two people in the Toronto shelter system have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Officials said the two cases aren’t connected and both people are recovering in isolation. Municipal staff are currently trying to determine who came into contact with the two people.
Despite the two cases, officials said there is no evidence of an outbreak in Toronto’s shelter system. The City of Toronto said nine new facilities with a total capacity of 350 spaces have opened to spread people out.