coronavirus variant case has been identified in Simcoe-Muskoka, adding that the case was a close contact of a person who is part of a long-term care outbreak.Local officials said they received confirmation of the variant case late Saturday.“This individual had close contact with a person who is also part of a COVID-19 outbreak at Bradford Valley Care Community, a long-term care home in Bradford West Gwillimbury,” a news release from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) said.
U.K. variant confirmed in COVID-19 outbreak at Barrie long-term care home “As such, SMDHU is currently investigating if this outbreak is also due to the U.K.