David McKeown Quotations

The outbreak remains under control. The good news is that the number of new cases has really dropped off.

The outbreak is confined to residents and staff and people closely associated with this one facility, so it's not a general public health risk.

We're seeing two cases associated with the original cluster.

From what we know at this point, there's no evidence that the cooling tower was not properly maintained.

It appears to be winding down. We are seeing the illness take its course in those who are already infected, which is why we're seeing some additional hospitalizations and these two new deaths. But at this time many of those who have been affected are improving.

It appears to be winding down, ... We are seeing the illness take its course in those who are already infected, which is why we're seeing some additional hospitalizations and these two new deaths. But at this time many of those who have been affected are improving.

I think we're dealing with the same source and the same outbreak, so I'm not concerned that we're dealing with an ongoing risk,

Our inspectors have taken samples at the food processing facility to determine the source of the salmonella contamination. No bean sprouts will be distributed from this plant until we are confident that the product is safe for consumption.

Some people are fragile enough that they may still succumb to this.

That aerosol, including the bacteria, could get sucked into a building's air conditioning system or could float down on the street in front of a building and be inhaled by someone passing by,

I would not be surprised if there were additional deaths,

There have been, unfortunately, two additional deaths, both among residents.

There is no indication that I can see that there is an ongoing risk of transmission in the community or in the vicinity,

It would be a severe strain on our existing hospital system.

These athletes are determined. And they play to win. Our soccer team can win this thing. They show anyone what perseverance can be. They don't quit. Ever.

These deaths are an unfortunate reminder that West Nile virus can be a serious health threat, although death is extremely rare.

Our environmental investigation to search for a source for the legionnaires' bacteria has included looking at the Home for the Aged, and has expanded now to look at sources outside the home,

This is part of the same cluster of cases and it seems very likely that they have had an exposure to the same source as the residents and staff at Seven Oaks (Home for the Aged),

Although the condition of some ill residents has worsened and unfortunately four more have died, others are improving and we are confident this outbreak is under control.

This is the latest phase in the city's campaign to encourage natural lawn and garden care practices. As we enforce the bylaw, our inspectors will be firm but fair in promoting compliance and reducing the use of pesticides.

This is the kind of thing that we are looking at in the investigation at this point.

The bacteria causing the disease was spread through a very vulnerable population of elderly residents with tragic results.

It's important for people to recognize that these are people who got ill back at the time the outbreak was at its peak. We're not seeing any new cases occurring either at the home for the aged or outside.

The message is loud and clear. West Nile virus has arrived in Toronto and it's important to take precautions.

The majority of cases are improving, but the illness has taken its course and worsened in some individuals,

An air intake for the home's ventilation system is located next to the cooling tower and it is our conclusion that droplets containing the bacterium were spread through the home by the ventilation system,