Health professionals are advised to be vigilant for the recognition, reporting and prompt investigation of patients with symptoms of EVD and other similar diseases that can cause viral hemorrhagic fevers.
For information and resources related to Ebola Virus Disease, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Ebola website at www.ontario.ca/ebola. Given the evolving epidemiology, there will be updates to current directives as well as the release of additional directives and therefore is it recommended to visit the site periodically.
If you suspect a case of Ebola or have questions regarding proper specimen collection,
contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Communicable Disease Team
at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 Ext. 8809
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