COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update – June 18

More appointments now available for COVID-19 vaccines Additional appointments Interchanging vaccines Expanded eligibility for 2nd Dose 2nd Dose Eligibility until June 21 More appointments are now available in the provincial booking system for Ottawa residents who still need a first dose or are eligible for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional appointments Due…

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Schedule for 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines

While the interval between first and second doses can be up to 16 weeks, Ontario is offering second dose appointments at an earlier interval of four weeks or later based on availability of vaccines. The following is a schedule for eligibility to book a second dose appointment based on confirmed supply. Link to provincial site:…

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Residents age 80 and over will be contacted by OPH

Residents age 80 and above who do not have a second dose appointment booked will be contacted directly by Ottawa Public Health starting June 3 and continuing throughout the month of June. This will guarantee access to appointments within the standard second dose interval of 16 weeks. See OttawaPublicHealth.ca for more details.

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Pop-up Clinics Outreach Plan Explained

Ottawa Public Health notifies eligible residents of clinic and registration options through a targeted approach which may include door-to-door and floor-to-floor (apartment buildings) outreach and posters in the neighbourhood. These pop-up clinics are not advertised widely to the greater public as the intent is to reach individuals in specific areas within priority neighbourhoods. Throughout the…

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Ottawa Public Health: COVID-19 Dashboards

Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Ottawa, including indicators for local monitoring and informing re-opening decisions. Data in this dashboard are based on information extracted from The COVID-19 Ottawa Database (The COD). The COD is a dynamic disease reporting system that allows for ongoing updates; data represent a snapshot at the time of…

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Provincial Step 1 Rules for Food and Drink Establishments

The following post provides an overview of the rules for areas in Step 1 of Ontario Regulation 82/20 under the Reopening Ontario Act as they apply to food and drink establishments. Please note however, that these rules may be subject to change by the Province. Background The provincial Roadmap to Reopen is a three-step plan…

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Ontario Updating AstraZeneca Second Dose Guidance

June 3, 2021 – NEWS RELEASE from Provincial Government First and Second Doses of Different COVID-19 Vaccines can be Safely Combined TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is providing updated guidance for individuals who received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and…

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