COVID19 Updates

This is a rapidly evolving situation and I encourage everyone to monitor the Ottawa Public Health’s website for the latest information at: www.OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. 

Below you will find the latest updates from my office regarding COVID-19

Masks no longer mandatory on public transit but still strongly recommended
As determined by the Province of Ontario, masks will no longer be mandatory on public…
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Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches
As we approach another holiday during the pandemic, many people are making plans to gather…
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Fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine now available to residents 60 and older
Starting today, April 7 at 8 am, individuals aged 60 and older are eligible to…
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Update and Resources from Ottawa Public Health
This morning the Ontario government announced that it is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of…
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Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches
We continue to see evidence that the level of COVID-19 in Ottawa is rising. The…
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Special Statement and Updates from OPH
COVID-19 Vaccination  As noted in Dr. Moloughney’s Special Statement, COVID-19 vaccination continues to be crucial, especially…
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Special Statement from Dr. Brent Moloughney
As announced by the Province last week, next Monday, March 21, masking requirements in most settings…
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Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches
Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. Today, the Province announced the next steps to ease public health measures in Ontario,…
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Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches
Last night the Board of Health held its second meeting of the year. I provided…
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Ontario to Begin Easing COVID-19 Restrictions on January 31
With key public health and health care indicators starting to show signs of improvement, the…
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