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 to this Ottawa Police patrol officers and Ottawa Paramedics responded to at least 22 calls for service about suspected overdoses, including five suspected overdose-related deaths. For more…
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 to the provincial announcement regarding expanded availability of a fourth dose (second booster) of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 18 and over. Second booster doses are…
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 3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Are you feeling sick? Do you have at least 1 risk condition? If so contact TOH Clinical Assessment Centre…
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 for mental health, so if you are planning to gather with others, I encourage everyone to continue to assess your individual risk and the risk…
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 we all be mindful of how many close contacts we have. It is also more important than ever for residents to get vaccinated with all…
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 million in support funding from senior levels of government to pandemic-related expenditures in 2021. The City anticipates it will receive an additional $4.75 million in…
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 and increasing, as is Ottawa’s test per cent positivity. Hospitalizations and outbreaks are currently stable however we know these are lagging indicators and wastewater levels…
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 used for COVID response and will remain closed this summer. Depending on the COVID situation in the community, the facility may reopen to the public…
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 protection than two doses. For your awareness, OPH has begun calling Ottawa residents 60-69 years of age who have not yet received their third…
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 more opportunities for interaction. The latest Ottawa monitoring indicators available show that the number of new outbreaks and hospitalizations are stable. However, wastewater levels and…