The Middlesex London Health Unit has declared an outbreak after six COVID-19 cases were linked to a London church.
The health unit says contact tracers were able to determine that six people who tested positive for the virus attended indoor gatherings between June 20 and June 30 at Christ Embassy Church at 1472 Dundas Street in London. It added that there was no mask wearing or physical distancing at these gatherings.
“This outbreak shows how easily COVID-19 will spread if we let our guard down,” said Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chris Mackie. “Factors contributing to this outbreak included a lack of masking, inconsistent physical distancing, attending public events while symptomatic, unnecessary indoor gathering outside of religious ceremonies, and indoor gatherings that had more than the limit of five people in attendance.”
Anyone who attended these gatherings is being asked to monitor for symptoms and get tested if symptoms develop.
The health unit added that the outbreak shows the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
