COVID-19 Variant
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Waterloo Region seeking help for area COVID-19 vaccine clinicsWhile volunteers will not jump to the front of the vaccination line, they will likely climb up the list, depending on what role they are in.CanadaFeb 25
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COVID-19 variants of concern spreading in Waterloo RegionThe number of COVID-19 variant cases in Waterloo Region is quickly climbing but this fact is not a surprise to Waterloo Region’s Medical Officer Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang.CanadaFeb 25
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New coronavirus variant spreading in New York City, researchers sayThe new variant, known as B.1.526, was first identified in samples collected in New York in November, and by mid-February represented about 12 per cent of cases, researchers said.HealthFeb 24
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No spread from COVID-19 variant identified in Kingston, says MOHThe Kingston-area's medical officer of health says there is no spread from the recent COVID-19 variant reported in the region.CanadaFeb 23
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COVID-19 variant outbreak grows to 29 cases at Toronto shelterThe city says Toronto Public Health declared an outbreak at Maxwell Meighen on Feb. 3.HealthFeb 23
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First COVID-19 variant case discovered in Brant CountyOfficials have not yet determined which of three variants discovered in Canada it may be.HealthFeb 18
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How prevalent are variants? A closer look at what — and where — they are in CanadaExperts warn that the true number of COVID-19 variants in Canada is likely much higher than we know, and that progress seen in some provinces could quickly be reversed.CanadaFeb 17
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Canada sees 51 new coronavirus deaths as total cases top 831KSo far, a total of 776,213 people in Canada have recovered after contracting the disease.CanadaFeb 16
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Prince Edward Island becomes last province to detect U.K. COVID-19 variantPremier Dennis King apologized to Islanders for interuppting their weekend but said he felt it was important that residents be informed.HealthFeb 13
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‘Hold fast Newfoundland and Labrador’: Province confirms outbreak of U.K. COVID-19 variantHealth officials broke the news to the province at a late-night emergency COVID-19 update Friday.HealthFeb 12
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