The new COVID-19 variant has been detected in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says it was alerted that a previously-resolved case of COVID-19 in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph had been identified as the UK variant after genetic testing.
The individual received a positive test for COVID-19 on January 13th and the case was considered resolved on January 21st after the individual completed quarantine.
The case was flagged for genetic sequencing by Public Health Ontario during the period where the provincial testing network was conducting limited screening for COVID-19 variants of concern.
This additional screening came as a result of travel outside Canada which included contact with individuals from the UK.
Public Health says no action is required by residents with respect to this case, but they should be aware that gathering with others for even small amounts of time puts you at risk of acquiring a COVID-19 variant.
Medical officer of health and CEO, Dr. Nicola Mercer says, “We were fortunate in this instance. Public Health acts quickly to contact all positive cases of COVID-19 in the region and ensure they self-isolate. Because this individual followed public health guidance, the risk to the community was limited.”
Spokesperson, Danny Williamson confirms to myFM News that the case was detected in Guelph.
