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.
MAR 30: #COVID19 in #Ontario
2336 cases*, 14 deaths, 1477 resolved
36071 tests/day, 35066 pending, 6.2% pos
1090 hospitalized (387 in ICU)🏥
See thread for more graphs📈⬇️ #onhealth#COVID19ontario
#COVID19 Hospitalizations & deaths in #Ontario
Deaths in the past week: 98
Days to 💉80% adult Ontarians:
274 days (Dec 25, 2021)
Based on 7 day avg. Adjusted for fully/partial vaccinated. 80% estimate for herd immunity by immunization. Expected to improve as supply/distribution increases.
Data: doi.org/10.25318/17100…