Update 65 - Situation in Toronto

Summary

On June 7, 2021, WHO released its 65th update on the disease outbreak situation in the Toronto area. The current risk level is classified as 'low', however, specific details about the disease type or infection scale were not provided.

Supply-chain impact

• Toronto serves as Canada's largest economic center and a North American manufacturing and logistics hub, so disease spread could potentially impact Canada-US trade
• With the current 'low' rating, immediate supply chain disruptions or logistics restrictions are not anticipated
• Monitoring needed for air cargo transport through Toronto Pearson International Airport
• Preventive observation required for logistics routes of Canada's major export items including automobiles, agricultural products, and energy

Watch points

• Need to identify disease type and spread scale through WHO's follow-up updates
• Monitor whether the Canadian government strengthens quarantine measures and changes in border control policies
• Track operational status of major manufacturing and logistics facilities in the Toronto area