Today, March 25th, the City of Ottawa declared a state of emergency in dealing with the global COVID-19 pandemic. We are making efforts to flatten the curve and ensure that this virus is not able to spread by following strong health protocols. The global pandemic is creating havoc around the world and we in Canada…
March 25, 2020 Mayor Jim Watson today declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa due to the spread of COVID-19 in Ottawa. This aligns with Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on Monday, March 23 that he is expanding Ontario’s state of emergency to shut down all non-essential services. Declaring a state of…
Here’s what we are inviting all City of Ottawa residents to do: On Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (while respecting physical distancing and your places of self-isolation) go out on your front lawns, porches, or open windows and make some supportive raucous to show your gratitude for our healthcare workers on the front lines of fighting…
Approach to COVID-19 Response in Ottawa Read Dr. Etches full presentation to Council CONTENTS Disease Control Situation in Ottawa Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions Supporting Society Pharmaceutical Interventions Learning from others Next steps / Recommendations
Context COVID-19 has evolved rapidly over the past two weeks The City’s decisions have been informed by public health experts with the overall objective to help “flatten the curve” Announcements are being made daily from other levels of government The City has adapted to this global health emergency on a daily basis Read Presentation by…
Planning for pre-flood preparations are underway (consideration for reduction in staff availability and no access to volunteers due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation) Communication plan has been developed and public messaging has begun Community outreach plans are being developed Regular updates received from the Conservation Authorities and the Ottawa River Regulation Board Current conditions –…
On March 23, 2020, The Ministry of Education, who is responsible for licensed child care in the Province in partnership with Children’s Services, announced that they will work to support the provision of licensed child care in specific locations for health care and other frontline workers, free of charge to parents. Children’s Services is developing…