Now available: COVID-19 Antiviral Treatments
Antiviral treatments are now available for people with symptoms who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19. Are you… 18 years of age or older? Do you have less than…
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COVID-19 Update: April 13th Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches
As we approach another holiday during the pandemic, many people are making plans to gather with loved ones or attend religious ceremonies. Spending time with family and friends is important…
Ontario expanded eligibility for 4th doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Weekly Snapshot of the COVID-19 situation in Ottawa COVID-19 levels in our community remain very high. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) highly recommends that people continue to wear masks and that…
Total net $ impact of COVID-19 on the City
The total net impact of COVID-19 was nearly $354 million in cost pressures, including on transit, the Ottawa Police Service and Ottawa Public Health. The City applied more than $349…
COVID-19 Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches
March 30, 2022 – Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches We continue to see evidence that the level of COVID-19 in Ottawa is rising. The COVID-19 wastewater viral signal is very high…
Update on bringing City Facilities on-line and living with COVID
Some city facilities that were used for recreational activities before COVID are currently being used to effectively respond to the pandemic. This includes the Belltown Dome. It continues to be…
Updates from Ottawa Public Health (OPH)
COVID-19 Vaccination As noted in Dr. Moloughney’s Special Statement, COVID-19 vaccination continues to be crucial, especially as public health measures are lifted. A third dose provides a higher level of…
Ottawa Public Health: Special Statement from Dr. Brent Moloughney
March 17, 2022 – Special Statement from Dr. Brent Moloughney, Deputy Medical Officer of Health. As restrictions are removed, we anticipate seeing an increase in COVID-19 transmission as there are…
Mask wearing optional in most settings on Monday
Starting Monday, March 21 you will no longer be required to wear a mask at most City of Ottawa facilities, including arts and recreation facilities. You may choose to…
Ottawa Public Health – March 9, 2022 – Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches
Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. On Wednesday, March 9th, the Province announced the next steps to ease public health measures in Ontario, which includes upcoming changes to mask requirements in public spaces and schools, expanded…