Item - 2022.HL39.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health on November 8, 2022 and was adopted with amendments.
HL39.1 - Update on COVID-19 Response and Other Public Health Issues
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Decision
The Board of Health:
1. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to report to the Board of Health in the winter of 2023 with an update on the respiratory season in Toronto, including information on COVID-19 and Influenza.
2. Requested the Medical Officer of Health urgently explore all avenues toward re-issuing mask mandates, starting with schools, to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses and protect the capacity of pediatric health care services.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Deputy Medical Officers of Health gave a presentation on Update on COVID-19 Response and Other Public Health Issues.
Summary
The Deputy Medical Officers of Health will give a presentation on Update on COVID-19 Response and Other Public Health Issues.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-229925.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/hl/comm/communicationfile-156449.pdf
(November 8, 2022) Letter from Lorraine Lam, Shelter Housing Justice Network (HL.New.HL39.1.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/hl/comm/communicationfile-156450.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. To reduce the spread of respiratory viruses and protect the capacity of pediatric health care services, the Board of Health request that the Medical Officer of Health urgently explore all avenues toward re-issuing mask mandates, starting with schools.
That:
1. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the Board of Health in the winter of 2023 with an update on the respiratory season in Toronto, including information on COVID-19 and Influenza.