The Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Western University’s Essex Hall residence. The Health Unit advised Western administration Tuesday afternoon that several students living on two floors of the building have tested positive for COVID-19 since Saturday. Public health officials also indicated that there is no evidence to suggest any of the individuals who tested positive had attended a social gathering of any kind. The students who have tested positive have been contacted by the Health Unit and are currently in isolation with the support of Western administration.
