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Ontario’s first case of the Brazil coronavirus variant reported in Toronto

Ontario confirms its first case of Brazil variant in Toronto, according to Toronto Public Health. The variant, called the P.1, is noted to be highly contagious.

By INN24 Team

February 8, 2021
at 3:56 PM

Ontario records its first case of the highly contagious Brazil variant in Toronto. The variant, called P.1, was reported Sunday by Toronto Public Health. A Toronto resident who travelled to Brazil tested positive for the P.1 variant and is currently in hospital.

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