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29 Nov, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Ontario's top doctor gives update on omicron coronavirus variant after Canada's first 2 confirmed cases diagnosed in Ottawa. Briefing scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET. cbc.ca/player/play/19…
Ontario's chief medical health officer says province has infrastructure in place to manage any potential outbreak of omicron, a newly discovered COVID-19 variant of concern. Dr. Kieran Moore says he will not be surprised if more cases are ID'd in Ontario due to 'robust' testing.
Nigeria was not among 7 southern African countries from which Canada barred visitors. Two omicron cases in Ontario were reported in people who had recently travelled to the province from Nigeria. Local public health units are working to contact travellers and get them tested.
More @CBCNews: Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, said Ontario is pushing for enhanced testing for people returning from abroad. cbc.ca/1.6266267

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