Sequences from the six B.1.1.7 cases described below have not been released. They will be assigned UNK numbers and be updated upon release.
Canada/ON-PHL-21-UNK157/2021
Canada/ON-PHL-21-UNK158/2021
Canada/ON-PHL-21-UNK159/2021
Canada/ON-PHL-21-UNK160/2021
Canada/ON-PHL-21-UNK161/2021
Canada/ON-PHL-21-UNK162/2021
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says genome sequencing identified the UK B.1.1.7 variant in six swabs taken from the facility.
"The rapid spread, high attack rate and the devastating impact on residents and staff at Roberta Place long-term care home has been heartbreaking for all," said Medical Officer of Health Charles Gardner. "Confirmation of the variant, while expected, does not change our course of action. We remain diligent in doing everything we can to prevent further spread."
https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/uk-variant-confirmed-at-roberta-place-1.5279379