Omicron is officially in Simcoe-Muskoka.
The health unit had previously reported 26 suspected cases of the new variant in the region, but 19 of them were officially confirmed on its website yesterday (Monday).
It also reported 407 new COVID-19 cases in its first update from the weekend, which is a new record.
Among the new cases are 77 children, while another six people have been hospitalized due to the virus.
In addition, of the new cases, 184 are variants, and there are currently 28 active COVID-19 outbreaks in the region with known variant cases.
The new cases include:
140 Barrie
22 Orillia
14 Oro-Medonte
7 Severn
7 Ramara
8 Collingwood
11 Wasaga Beach
5 Clearview
27 Springwater
8 Midland
8 Tay
10 Tiny
3 Penetanguishene
12 Essa
4 Adjala-Tosorontio
19 Muskoka
For a closer look at the local case numbers from the SMDHU, please click here.
Rapid antigen tests are an additional screening tool (not a diagnostic PCR test). The rapid tests can give you a result in about 15 mins.
If the result is positive, it is considered a preliminary positive & further testing using a PCR test is REQUIRED. https://t.co/Lf106srner pic.twitter.com/yn5LrIOihG
— SMDHU (@SMDhealthunit) December 20, 2021
#SimcoeMuskoka #COVID19 status summary Dec 20, 2021. This is our first update since Friday.
✅1,365 active cases
✅407 new cases (274 fully vaccinated; 12 partially; 121 unvaccinated)
✅119 new resolved casesMore info on our #HealthStats https://t.co/P50aVXSexl pic.twitter.com/FjUc4m8ZJk
— SMDHU (@SMDhealthunit) December 20, 2021
#COVID19 symptoms? Stay home. Only leave to get a PCR test.
❌Do NOT shop or go to work
❌Do NOT visit friends or a restaurant
❌Do NOT go to a hockey/dance event
Self-isolate until you receive your results. Positive result? Visit https://t.co/tsIsHZgqOG for what to do next. pic.twitter.com/nyW5CXx1uM— SMDHU (@SMDhealthunit) December 20, 2021