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Since ringworm can be an airborne fungus, the OSPCA is testing all aspects of the facility, including ventilation system, tiles, cleaning sup- plies and drywall. “It will take as long as it takes," Ms MacDonald said. “Heaven forbid we rush throughthisand end up right back here." The board is in the pro- cess of selecting an indepen- dent consultant to launch an investigation of protocols and suggest changes. of ringworm the Woodbine Avenue facility has had since the shelter closed tempo- rarily in February. The first round was a typical case, but each round became more severe, Ms MacDonald said. The shelter was to ie-open after a May 6 contamination test came back negative. But a May 10 test indicated there was still contamination. Your search engine for the lowest insurance rates Six staff members and two volunteers were infected with ringworm and one stat?- er may have infected family members. 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