COVID-19 but can’t self-isolate at home.The proposal calls for the city to seek help from the provincial and federal governments in setting up so-called isolation centres.The plan must now be presented to the full Toronto city council at its next meeting later this month.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The recommendation was put forward by the city’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.
Eileen de Villa, who noted many Torontonians share their living space with others.Documents filed with the board say other cities, such as New York and Chicago, have set up such facilities where people who test positive for the virus can isolate themselves for free.Toronto previously created similar accommodations.