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“The message is loud and clear. West Nile virus has arrived in Toronto and it's important to take precautions.”
David McKeown
“This is the latest phase in the city's campaign to encourage natural lawn and garden care practices,”
“These deaths are an unfortunate reminder that West Nile virus can be a serious health threat, although death is extremely rare.”
“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.”
“I would not be surprised if there were additional deaths,”
“This is not SARS,”
“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.”
“What we see now is the outbreak winding down to some extent. There have been fewer new cases per day occurring over the weekend and we have had no new cases today [Monday],”
“There have been, unfortunately, two additional deaths, both among residents.”
“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.”
