An air intake for the home's ventilation system is located next to the cooling tower and it is our conclusion that droplets containing the bacterium were spread through the home by the ventilation system,

The majority of cases are improving, but the illness has taken its course and worsened in some individuals,

The message is loud and clear. West Nile virus has arrived in Toronto and it's important to take precautions.

It's important for people to recognize that these are people who got ill back at the time the outbreak was at its peak. We're not seeing any new cases occurring either at the home for the aged or outside.

The bacteria causing the disease was spread through a very vulnerable population of elderly residents with tragic results.

This is the kind of thing that we are looking at in the investigation at this point.

This is the latest phase in the city's campaign to encourage natural lawn and garden care practices. As we enforce the bylaw, our inspectors will be firm but fair in promoting compliance and reducing the use of pesticides.

Although the condition of some ill residents has worsened and unfortunately four more have died, others are improving and we are confident this outbreak is under control.

This is part of the same cluster of cases and it seems very likely that they have had an exposure to the same source as the residents and staff at Seven Oaks (Home for the Aged),

Our environmental investigation to search for a source for the legionnaires' bacteria has included looking at the Home for the Aged, and has expanded now to look at sources outside the home,