Media Advisory

Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, will hold a media availability to provide information on novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Dr. de Villa will discuss the City’s work behind the scenes to prepare and respond in the event that a local case is confirmed. She will also answer any further questions media may have.

Currently, there are no laboratory-confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Toronto, and the overall health risk to residents remains low.

Date: Friday, January 24

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., west side of the Rotunda (near the Film and Television office)

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