What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday, January 26th

Health officers in Ottawa say they are concerned that only 43% of the 482 prisoners at the Ottawa-Carlton Detention Center have received at least one dose of COVID-19vccine.Prison will continue to deal Another large-scale COVID-19 outbreak..

Portraits of people who died in the current wave of COVID-19 in Quebec Not like the person who died last year..

See | Doug Taylor’s Pandemic project: River curling link:

Curling the wonderful outdoors of the Gatineau River

Doug Taylor says he decided to make his own curling stones last year to combat the boredom of the pandemic. This winter he upgraded the usual outdoor skating rink on the Gatineau River to add curling spots. 0:53

Notable numbers

Test cannot be met Demand during the Omicron wave, that is, many people with COVID-19 Not reflected in the number of cases.. Hospitalization and wastewater monitoring Helps fill some of the gray areas.

Average level of coronavirus in Ottawa wastewater It is stable at a very high level.High and stable In Kingston..

There is 103 Ottawas living in a local hospital for the treatment of active COVID-19 As of Tuesday’s Daily Ottawa Public Health (OPH) Report. Seventeen of these patients are in the ICU. Both numbers are increasing.

They too Don’t give the big picture of the whole hospital: As of Sunday, there are 169 COVID inpatients in Ottawa, evenly divided into those who need COVID care and those who happen to be hospitalized for other reasons. ..

As of Tuesday, there are 56,193 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa. There are 3,237 known active cases — that number May actually be much higher — And 675 inhabitants died of the disease.

Local public health authorities have reported more than 120,000 COVID-19 cases in eastern Ontario and western Quebec. The last case total update from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit was January 14th to make changes to the report.

Outside of Ottawa, there are approximately 170 COVID-19 hospitalizations in a larger area, 29 of which require intensive care. These numbers are relatively stable and do not include Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. Introduced another reporting method..

In eastern Ontario, on the outskirts of Ottawa, 306 people with COVID-19 died. In western Quebec, the death toll is 256.

What are the rules?

Eastern Ontario:

Restrictions on private gatherings in the state 5 people indoors and 10 people outdoors.

Indoor dining, gyms and museums are one of the closures, but other businesses and religious services can reach 50% capacity.

Prefecture We plan to roll back these rules in stages Starting Monday, most closed businesses will be reopened and the restrictions on private gatherings will be reinstated. Subsequent steps are scheduled for February 21st.

Face-to-face learning Came back..

Local governments can also change the rules as follows: Ottawa For outdoor masks and Thai Endinaga To reopen the classroom.

State Vaccine passport Needed in many public places for people over 12 years old and 12 weeks old. People can prove that they have been vaccinated at least twice in paper or digital documents. I have a QR code..

West Quebec

Indoor rally with multiple home bubbles Generally prohibited..

Like most places of worship, the restaurant’s dining room is closed. Indoor sports have also been cancelled.

As of Monday The dining room can be reopened with half the capacity, that kind of indoor gathering can happen again, and some youth sports can happen again.

The theater and place of worship will be reopened from February 7th.

School Resume for face-to-face learning..

Vaccine passport Suitable for most people over 13 years old Many public spaces.. People can use the app or present a piece of paper to prove that they have at least two doses.

Quebec’s health minister said earlier this month that people Eventually you need to administer 3 times For passports.The prime minister said people who were not vaccinated without a medical exemption You have to pay health tax..

what can I do?

Prevention

COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) Spreads mainly through droplets That Can hang in the air.. People can be transmitted without symptoms, Even after vaccination..

Evidence suggests Dominant Omicron variant Although it is more contagious than other types Generally not fatal For people who have been vaccinated without underlying illness.

See | Omicron-specific vaccine being tested When subvariant BA.2 appears:

Pfizer tests Omicron-based vaccine amid concerns about twin variants

Pfizer has begun testing the Omicron-based COVID-19 vaccine to see if it can prevent infections as well as serious illnesses. The test is done when researchers are investigating a new variant called Omicron’s twins. 2:02

The spread of that level puts vulnerable people at risk and Making staffing difficult in many areas,delay More medical procedures When Increase the burden on staff A person who is not isolated even if he is ill.

There are signs The COVID-19 spreading during this pandemic wave can be flat at very high levels, and the pressure on these staffing has not yet been relieved.

Health officials say people Need to recommit to fundamentals Being qualified to get all vaccine doses and staying home when sick.People Plan to make a social visitThey should keep them small and do it outdoors if possible.

Mask, preferably Medical stuffthat is Required for indoor public places Ontario For people over 10 years old in Quebec.. Generally recommended in crowded outdoor areas.

Mental health The influence of a pandemic, When Useful resources are available..

Ontario When Quebec Allows some people to quarantine themselves for only 5 days under certain circumstances.

Health Canada Elderly people and people with underlying illness With your help, prepare supplies in case you need to quarantine.

Travel

Travelers over 12 years and 4 months Must be completely vaccinated Board an airplane, train, or ship in Canada.

Federal government Official advice for non-essential overseas travel..

People are Fully vaccinated, pre-approved and asymptomatic And test negative Enter Canada.

U.S. demands All adults crossing land, air or water boundaries to be fully vaccinated..The person flying there Proof of negative COVID-19 test is required within 1 day of departure..

Hope is from other countries Accept state or territory certification of vaccination..

vaccination

vaccination Suppress the spread All variants of COVID-19 To avoid death and hospitalizationWithout it Provides complete protection..

4 COVID-19 vaccines Considered safe and approved In Canada Some age restrictions..

Both local states are generally Children 5-11 years old For best protection, leave at least 8 weeks apart. Some health authorities Parents say they can request shorter intervals. the Minimum time between doses 3 weeks.

See | How National 5-11 Vaccine Advice Has Changed:

COVID-19: Will the updated guidance improve children’s vaccination?

Infectious disease expert Dr. Isaac Bogotti said whether guidance from the National Advisory Board on Immunization that children should be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine would improve intake, and whether people would improve their intake and new variants of people. Answer questions about how much you should be concerned about. 4:25

Guidance depends on when people should do it, not when they should Receive a third dose after being infected with COVID-19.. Experts agree that people should not get it until they feel they have recovered.

In the larger Ottawa-Gatineau region, which has approximately 2.3 million inhabitants, more than 4.9 million doses of the first, second and third COVID-19 vaccines have been administered.

Eastern Ontario

Eligible people can Find state appointments online Or call 1-833-943-3900.

Community health units have some flexibilitySo Check out their website For more information. Many offer children-only clinics and limited walk-ins.

Anyone over the age of 18 in Ontario Book a third shot 84 days after the second dose. A fourth dose is offered Select a group after waiting the same 84 days.

Vaccines are provided by pharmacies and some family doctors Through its own booking system..

West Quebec

Qualified person can make a reservation or Permanent or mobile walk-in clinic..

All adults are eligible for a third dose. A general recommendation between the second and third is 3 months.

Symptoms, treatment and testing

COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) Can lead to illnesses like colds Fever, cough, headacheVomiting and loss of taste Or smell..

“Long-distance” symptoms It can last for several months.

Health Canada Approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 Prescription Treatment Paxlovid.. Ontario When Quebec It is first used by adults at risk of serious COVID-19 problems.

If you have severe symptoms, call 911.

Eastern Ontario:

that’s all People at high risk with symptoms or at risk of serious illness due to COVID-19 Due to the demand for Omicron, you can take the PCR test checked in the laboratory.

Qualified people can check at Their health unit Clinic location and time. Others with symptoms should be quarantined assuming they are infected with COVID-19.

Only students and teachers with symptoms at school You will have access to the PCR test. A quick takeaway test Some childcare environments at high risk..

Travelers in need of testing There is a local option to pay for one.

Western Quebec:

Quebec too Stopped providing PCR tests to the general public..

PCR tests are reserved for people in high-risk environments such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, detention centers, and homeless shelters.

Rapid COVID-19 test available in all Quebec Day care, Kindergarten and elementary schoolEven as Through a pharmacy for the general public..

An online portal has been created that allows you to report quick test results. online..

Indigenous people, Inuit, Metis:

First Nations, Inuit, Metis people, or anyone traveling to work in a remote indigenous community is eligible to take the test in both Ontario and Quebec.

Akwesasne Have information on COVID-19 tests and vaccines online or at 613-575-2341. Residents can contact the quarantine program community if they need assistance in obtaining essentials during quarantine.

neighbor The St. Regis Mohawk We also provide testing.

More than 1,700 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, with 18 reportedly dead between the north and the south.

People in Kitigan, Zabi, Anisinabeg can make phone calls health centre For tests or vaccines, call 819-449-5593. Email is another option For vaccine reservation. Ode Widokazowin can help isolated people buy groceries at 819-449-2323.

As of mid-January, there were more than 150 confirmed cases and 1 death, 118 of which were after December 3, 2021.

People Pik wà kana gàn You can call the COVID-19 hotline (613-401-0428) for the latest response information. It offers a PCR test 4 mornings a week.

The community did not have confirmed COVID-19 cases until December 2021. As of January 21, there were 61 confirmed cases.

Anyone Thai Endinaga Those interested in the test can call the community health team (613-967-3603) or send a text to 613-686-5510. I send the mail.. There were 91 confirmed cases and 2 deaths until the suspension of count sharing in early January 2022.

Ottawa Inuit Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team For services including tests and vaccines in Inuktitut or weekday English, call 613-740-0999.