By Canadian Press

Ontario reports new COVID-19 case, says patient had travelled to Las Vegas

Mar 6, 2020 | 6:08 AM

Ontario’s Ministry of Health says there is a new case of the novel coronavirus in the province.

A spokeswoman with the ministry said the patient had recently travelled to Las Vegas.

It is considered the province’s 24th case of COVID-19.

The news comes after three new cases of the virus were reported on Thursday.

The ministry said more details about the patient would be provided later on Friday.

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Toronto Public Health is also scheduled to provide an update Friday on the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 6, 2020.

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