Toronto’s official health doctor tested positive for COVID-19.
Dr. Eileen de Villa shared the news of her diagnosis in a tweet in which she said she “followed public health guidelines and rested at home.”
“I feel relatively well and I owe it to myself to keep up with COVID-19 vaccines,” he wrote.
This morning I tested positive for # COVID19. I am following public health guidelines and resting at home. I feel relatively well and I owe it to myself to keep up with my # COVID19 vaccines. If you have not already done so, get your next eligible dose to protect yourself, your ❤️ and the community.
– Dr. McCarthy. Eileen de Villa (@epdevilla) June 15
De Villa urged everyone to receive their next dose of eligible vaccine “to protect yours, your (loved ones) and (the) community.”
Wishing Toronto Health Officer @epdevilla a speedy recovery from COVID-19.
I spoke to her on the phone this morning and I am grateful to know that she is doing well thanks to being up to date on her vaccinations # COVID19.
– John Tory (@TorontosMayor) June 15, 2022
According to the latest provincial data, the number of hospitalizations in Ontario due to COVID-19 is declining markedly, but wastewater data, which analyzes virus levels, is experiencing some upside.