Ontario’s first case of the COVID-19 P1 variant first found in Brazil was reported on Sunday.
Toronto Public Health released a statement saying a resident tested positive for the more contagious P1 mutation.
The health unit says the person had recently travelled to Brazil and is now hospitalized.
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The statement also confirmed Toronto’s first case of the South African COVID-19 variant was found.
NEWS RELEASE: First COVID-19 cases linked to Brazilian and South African variants of concern identified in Toronto. More info: https://t.co/id8KNk8SFK
— Toronto Public Health (@TOPublicHealth) February 7, 2021
