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Health Unit Declares COVID-19 Outbreak at Delilah’s After Staff Test Positive

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The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Delilah’s, formerly the Barking Frog, located at 209 John Street in London, after three members of the restaurant staff tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Unit was notified of the cases November 12th, 13th and 14th and established the connection to the restaurant this afternoon.

The Health Unit has determined that customers and patrons who were at the restaurant between November 5th and 12th would have had a low risk exposure. Restaurant management made the decision to close the premises on November 12th.

“The risk of transmission in this situation is low, but it isn’t zero. That’s why we’re asking anyone who was at Delilah’s between November 5th and 12th to monitor themselves for the development of COVID-19 symptoms,” says Dr. Alex Summers, Associate Medical Officer of Health with the Middlesex-London Health Unit. “In the meantime, we will continue to follow up with these individuals to determine their close contacts, provide the support they need and take steps to prevent any further spread.”

The Health Unit recommends the following to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections:

  • Limit interactions to only those who are part of your household.
  • Maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from other people.
  • Wear a mask in enclosed places, or where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 15-20 seconds or use a waterless hand sanitizer with at least 70 percent alcohol content.
  • Cover coughs and/or sneezes with your sleeve or cough into your elbow.
  • Clean high-touch areas, such as doorknobs in public spaces, frequently.
  • Download the COVID Alert mobile app to be notified if you may have been exposed to COVID-19, and to let others know if you test positive for the virus.
  • Visit https://covidtestinglm.ca for how to get tested at a London Assessment Centre.

For more information about COVID-19, please visit the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s website at www.healthunit.com/novel-coronavirus.

Media Contact:
Dan Flaherty, Communications Manager, Middlesex-London Health Unit,
519-663-5317, extension 2469 of 519-617-0570 (cell)

Spokesperson:
Dr. Alex Summers, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit

Tags: COVID-19, Outbreak, Delilah’s