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‘Variant of concern’ detected by PHU

It appears that the outbreak-causing case of COVID-19 at Extendicare Timmins this past week is caused by a variant of concern.

In a release, the Porcupine Health Unit says “the individual involved is linked to the outbreak”.

The variant is the predominant strain in Ontario – officially called B-1-1-7 – was first detected in the United Kingdom.

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