An outbreak linked to indoor gatherings at a church in London, Ont., has led to six new cases of COVID-19.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit Health says its investigators have linked the cases to a series of indoor gatherings at Christ Embassy Church at 1472 Dundas St. between June 20 and June 30. The health unit says no masks were worn and physical distancing was not practised during these gatherings.
The health unit is working to determine and notify the close contacts of the positive cases. Anyone who attended services at the church between those dates is ask to self-isolate, watch for symptoms and get tested if any symptoms develop.
London's medical officer of health said the outbreak shows that while case numbers are down and some restrictions are easing, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a threat.
"This outbreak shows how easily COVID-19 will spread if we let our guard down," said 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."
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