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): 1953 (+55)
#COVID19+ samples w/ CT ≤35 can be tested for N501Y spike mutation. If positive, then whole genome sequencing done to confirm VOC. 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.
Thank YOU for being a part of my morning routine for 2+ years.☕️📈😊
But this is the end of my 10am #COVID19 updates...
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I’m still closely following the stats (especially wastewater levels, & hosp/ICU) & may still post info periodically, but I can’t commit to a schedule anymore.
Also, my data sheet is so big that it barely loads!🤯
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I’m so inspired by the kind & caring people here - from the beginning, you have helped to share knowledge to keep each other safe.💨😷#COVIDisAirborne
At a time when we are physically apart, you created a community to support one another. 🫂