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)
Variants of concern (VOC) in ON #B117 (UK): 1389 (+30)
#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…
*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.