COVID-19 variant of concern in the region.“The news of a screened positive variant of concern locally reinforces how important it is to continue following public health guidance very carefully,” said Dr.
Paula Stewart, medical officer of health for the region.Public Health Ontario has been screening all positive swabs of COVID-19 for variants of concern since Feb.
3. Leeds, Grenville, Lanark health unit warns of COVID-19 community spread after gathering This screening will show if there are any mutations of the virus, but further molecular testing is needed to identify which variant is present.