Please see below a Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches. You can also find it online here. Please feel free to share with your networks by posting on Twitter, Facebook and other platforms. December 9 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. Current monitoring indicators show a consistent and significant increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19…
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is hosting after-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics intended for children aged 5 to 11 years, their families and household members in the surrounding community, born in 2016 or earlier. Drop-in appointments are available on a first come first-served basis during clinic hours. If the clinic is very busy, appointment cards may be…
Ottawa – Starting Monday, December 13 at 8 am, individuals aged 50 and over (born in 1971 or earlier) will be eligible to schedule a third dose (booster) appointment if at least 6 months (168 days) have passed since their last dose. This aligns with the recent provincial announcement on expanded eligibility and provides Ottawa…
Ottawa residents are able to book vaccine appointments for five to 11-year-olds (born 2016 or earlier) through the provincial booking system. Residents who are able to book at community clinics are strongly encouraged to do so to receive a specific time for their appointment. If you cannot access a community clinic, there are additional options available. Drop-in appointments are available on a first come first served basis during…
While non-medical masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19, medical masks and respirators provide better protection. The general public may wear non-medical masks in most situations, but medical masks are recommended if: You have tested positive or have symptoms of COVID-19; You are caring for someone who has tested positive or has symptoms of COVID-19; …
Starting Tuesday, November 23 Ottawa residents have been able to book vaccine appointments for five to 11-year-olds (born 2016 or earlier) through the provincial booking system. These appointments will be at one of Ottawa Public Health’s seven community clinics. Ottawa Public Health expects to receive vaccine supply this week and more than 60,000 appointments will…
On Friday morning, November 19th, Health Canada and NACI announced the approval of the Pfizer-BioNtech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11. Please note that vaccine appointments for children ages five to 11 are not yet available. More information about how to book appointments will be coming soon. Clinic locations and hours will also soon be available at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ChildCOVID19Vaccine. Please see a new Special…
Neighbourhood vaccination hubs and community clinics Ottawa Public Health will continue to offer immunizations through the existing 10 neighbourhood vaccination hubs, and increase the number of its community clinics from four to seven, operating seven days a week: Coming soon – Nepean Sportsplex Curling Rink – 1701 Woodroffe Avenue Coming soon – former St. Patrick’s…
Ottawa Public Health would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Community transmission can happen easily when our guard is let down. As such, attending community events and gatherings in a Social Wise manner will help to control the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Transmission has been linked to both enclosed spaces and outdoor events. Generally, outdoor events and gatherings are a safer option…
Pfizer has made a submission to Health Canada for regulatory approval of their COVID-19 vaccines for children and we expect a decision to be made in the coming weeks. Immediately following provincial guidance and direction on the administration of COVID-19 vaccines our team is ready and able to meet the additional demand by scaling operations…