Increase in suspected overdose-related deaths in Ottawa The Ottawa Overdose Prevention and Response Task Force (Task Force) is warning residents about an increase in suspected overdose-related deaths in Ottawa. The week previous…
Ottawa Public Health is increasing operations at community clinics, mobile clinics and neighbourhood hubs Ottawa Public Health is increasing operations at community clinics, mobile clinics and neighbourhood hubs to respond…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…