The first known Quebecer has been infected with a new coronavirus variant after coming into contact with a family member who had recently returned from the United Kingdom. They tested positive on Dec. 13, and all three family members have since tested positive as well. The McGill University Health Centre detected the variant in just one of those family members. #COVID19 La santé publique confirme qu’une première personne au Québec a été infectée par la nouvelle souche de la COVID-19, soit la variante S. Soulignons que l’arrivée de cette nouvelle souche ne change rien aux mesures d’isolement habituelles. https://t.co/7JAirrpk80 —@cdube_santeCases of a COVID-19 variant, which experts believe originated in the United Kingdom, have already been detected in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2020 15:45 UTC