Gamma Variant

• Omicron: How does it compare with other COVID-19 variants of concern?

  The Omicron variant, first detected by South Africa, has become the latest and fifth variant of concern designated by the WHO since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2021
  
• Delta variant 133% more deadly than original COVID strain: Canadian study

  University of Toronto researchers used Canadian data and found Delta had an 108 per cent increased risk for hospitalization and a 235 per cent increased risk for ICU admission.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2021
  
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• Wastewater analysis shows another massive COVID-19 surge in Saskatoon, more variants

  The data shows between late July and Aug. 4, the virus spiked almost 400 per cent in two weeks, rising by 253 per cent and a further 118 per cent.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021
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• COVID-19: 11 new cases in N.S., Delta and Gamma variants confirmed in previous cases

  The National Microbiology Lab has confirmed two cases of the Delta variant and one case of the Gamma variant in previously reported COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2021