Variants of concern (VOC) in ON #B117 (UK): 1005 (+49)
#COVID19+ samples w/ CT ≤35 can be tested for N501Y spike mutation. If positive, then whole genome sequencing done to confirm VOC. Up to 14 days delay for WGS results, may be done in batches.
Data: files.ontario.ca/moh-covid-19-r…
Graphs from the daily epidemiological report show:
- a rise in % positivity for variants (black line)
- large number that screened positive for mutation but pending confirmation of variants (green bars)
Source: files.ontario.ca/moh-covid-19-r…
*Cases under-reported: Not all infected persons &/or contacts to cases may be tested. #COVIDー19 cases after 4pm yesterday not included until tomorrow's count.
Hospital #'s incomplete on holidays/weekends.
Days to 💉80% adult Ontarians:
537days (Aug 30, 2022)
Based on 7 day avg. Adults only for calculation, vaccines not yet approved for pediatrics, 80% estimate for herd immunity by immunization. Expected to improve as supply/distribution increases.
Data: doi.org/10.25318/17100…