Updates from Ottawa Public Health
We are in a large Omicron BA.5 resurgence now which means that the chance of being exposed to COVID is high if you are interacting with others, particularly in indoor…
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Update from Ottawa Public Health
Weekly Snapshot of the COVID-19 Situation in Ottawa In addition to updating the COVID-19 Dashboard twice weekly (Tuesday and Friday), Ottawa Public Health continues to release weekly animated presentations of…
Best practices for an enjoyable day at the beach
Here are some tips to keep you safe and healthy during your visit to the beach: Please don’t feed the birds or wildlife Swim only in designated areas Keep young…
Ottawa Public Health expands COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children aged six months to under five years
Last week, the Province of Ontario announced that starting at 8 am on Thursday, July 28, 2022 parents and guardians will be able to book appointments for children aged six…
Update from OPH and Dr. Vera Etches
COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open for Children Aged Six Months to Under Five Years As of 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, parents and caregivers of children aged six…
Access to dental health services and more
Did you know that Ottawa public Health (OPH) provides public health programs and services to individuals and communities while advocating for public policies that make our city and its residents…
A message from Ottawa Public Health
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…
Second booster now available for ages 18 plus
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…
Beat the heat!
The City of Ottawa Heat, Cold and Smog Planning Committee has resources to share with our community as part of the 2022 hot weather season. Heat-related illnesses and deaths are…
June is Let’s Bike Month
Anyone who knows me knows I love to bike. I bike through the community to get to events and meet with residents. I even bike to City Hall when I…