Canada confirms 1st case of South African virus variant

Cana on Monday reported its first case of a coronavirus variant that emerged in South Africa that is believed to be more contagious than original.

Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, said case was found in Peel region outside Toronto and person does t have a kwn history of travel or any kwn contact with someone who has travelled.

Viruses constantly mutate but scientists are especially concerned about emergence of three that researchers believe may spre more easily. One first reported in United Kingdom was previously confirmed in Cana, and Ontario, country's most populous province, has dozens of cases w.

variant first found in South Africa was detected in October. Since n, it has been found in at least 30 or countries including U.S.

discovery comes as pandemic-weary Ontario government is thinking of reopening schools in Cana's largest city of Toronto and its suburbs.

Scientists recently reported preliminary signs that some of recent mutations may modestly curb effectiveness of two vaccines, although y stressed that shots still protect against disease.

coronavirus has killed roughly 20,000 in Cana.