“It seemed an appropriate thing to do, in order to best manage risk as it exists right now in our community, at this stage in the pandemic,” she told reporters.
Outbreaks at three Toronto business locations were publicly revealed on Monday: DECIEM Inc., which is the official name of cosmetics and skin-care firm the Abnormal Beauty Co.; Sofina Foods Inc., whose products include the brands Mastro and Lilydale; and the circuit-board manufacturer TTM Technologies. TTM was the only company to respond to a request for comment by late Monday.
Hamilton, west of Toronto, has been the only city in the area regularly to name businesses linked to COVID-19 infections. Medical Officer of Health Elizabeth Richardson said making this information available has been vital to keeping people safe, despite concerns it could stigmatize businesses that have outbreaks.
Peel Region, a manufacturing and distribution hub that includes the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, has long rejected calls from Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and labour advocates to identify outbreaks in businesses.
Now, only now, Toronto has a chance at beating this covid wave. No more secrecy. Let the population know so they can avoid these places, people for 14 days.
keithbaldrey CBCtanya This is real transparancy... Why is Bc least transparant province in Canada. Please take a look at others and do a comparison it will be abundantly apparent. I should be able to know according to my postal code so I can judge my risk. No charges for pols
It would be better if they made companies post case information at the front of their business too....kind of like how restaurants have to post their dine safe. Consumers would then have the ability to make informed choices before they step in.
Ah shit