Public Health reports 54 COVID-19 cases at FedEx Ground in Vaughan

10 cases are in York Region residents

Yorkregion.com
Feb. 11, 2021
Sheila Wang

There have been 54 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to a workplace outbreak at FedEx Ground in Vaughan.

York Region Public Health issued a notice on the evening of Feb. 10 to update the public on the caseload at FedEx Ground, located at 45 Di Poce Way.

Ten of the people infected are York Region residents, 13 are from Toronto, 29 are from Peel Region, and two cases are from Wellington-Dufferin Guelph, according to the public notice.

A workplace outbreak was declared at the location after information was received indicating approximately 15 workers were suspected of having COVID-19.

Regional spokesperson Patrick Casey said more than half of the confirmed cases had an episode date of Dec. 12 or earlier, and most of the affected employees have recovered.

The risk to the general public is considered low, he said.

Public health authorities continue to closely monitor this situation, as there is potential for more cases to be identified in the workplace.