UK Variant B.1.1.7 SARS CoV2 Sequence From Toronto Ontario Canada

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The sequences for the cases below have not been released.  One has been assigned a UNK number, which will be updated upon release

Canada/ON-PHL-UNK491/2021 Toronto Ontario Canada

 

In addition to the suspected variant cases at Baycrest Hospital, Toronto Public Health said that one other case has also screened positive for a variant of concern at Elm Grove Living Centre near Queen and Dufferin streets in recent days.

They say that the case “has no travel history and has not had contact with anyone who has travelled recently.”

There are currently three positive COVID-19 cases involving residents Elm Grove Living Centre and eight involving staff members.

https://www.cp24.com/news/four-covid-19-cases-at-north-york-geriatric-hospital-screen-positive-for-variants-of-concern-1.5297672

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Canada/ON-PHL-UNK491/2021 Toronto Ontario Canada

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