Toronto Public Health says they are actively investigating new coronavirus cases and that the city currently has 153 cases. Included in the new cases, TPH said are a resident of a long-term city-run care home, a Toronto paramedic and a homeless person.
Health officials said they are reaching out to those who may have been in close contact with each new case. The paramedic is currently in self-isolation. “Paramedics are highly-trained and receive instruction on approach, screening and assessment of those with symptoms of suspected infectious disease,” a city release said, adding all frontline workers are equipped with personal protective equipment, including gloves, masks, eye protection and cleaning supplies.