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Another case of novel coronavirus has been confirmed in the city.

On Monday, a woman in her 60s who recently returned from Iran was admitted through Sunnybrook’s emergency room and tested positive for suspected infection of the virus, now known as COVID-19.

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According to a press release from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Williams, the woman was treated and released the same day, and remains in self-isolation at home.

Toronto public health is engaging in contact management and following-up on the condition of the patient and those she’s come into contact with.

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A press conference is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at Queen’s Park.

According to the health ministry, a total of 593 patients have been tested for COVID-19 to date.

568 cases were deemed negative, 21 are currently under investigation, one is confirmed positive and three cases are considered ‘resolved’ as the patients are no longer infectious.

As of Wednesday, the World Health Organization reports 81,279 COVID-19 cases in 43 countries, with 2,770 deaths.

139 cases were confirmed on Wednesday alone.

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