What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa for the week of May 2nd

Its provisional director of public health He says he will decide earlier this week Whether to reduce mask obligations next Saturday, May 14th, or wait a little longer.

New, highly contagious variants are causing a surge at various times around the world — Will there be a regular “COVID season” in the near future???And what about that relationship? Between COVID and influenza??

What are the numbers to watch?

The test strategy has changed Under many people with infectious Omicron mutants and COVID-19 Not reflected in the number of cases.. Number of hospitalizations and wastewater signal It provides additional data to help you fill out the image.

There is more information In our daily story about key numbers..

Ottawa

The Average levels of coronavirus detected in Ottawa wastewater It has been stable for about 10 days, about 9 times higher than before the spike in mid-March.

As of Friday’s OPH report, there were 40 Ottawa residents in a local hospital for active COVID-19 treatment. Five people needed intensive care.

71,382 COVID-19 cases have been identified in Ottawa, and 777 inhabitants have died of the disease.

Larger area

There are approximately 95 COVID inpatients in western Quebec, including those who are no longer considered active cases. Six are receiving intensive care.

Other than Ottawa, there are approximately 55 COVID-19 infections in eastern Ontario. About 15 of those patients require intensive care.These numbers Hasting Prince Edward Public Health Not IncludedThe method of counting patients is different.

Wastewater level In the Kingston area It’s expensive and stable.of Leeds, Glenville, Lanark (LGL) CountyThe signal is high and stable in block buildings and low and stable elsewhere.

Eastern Ontario as a whole The best wastewater average in the area In the state.

In the rest of eastern Ontario, 469 people with COVID-19 died. The death toll in western Quebec is 304.

People in the Ottawa-Gatineau region have been given about 5.3 million COVID-19 vaccines.

The percentage of eligible Eastern Ontario citizens who have been vaccinated at least twice ranges from 81 to 92 percent. Adults with a third dose of 59 to 70 percent. These numbers are not available on a regular basis in western Quebec.

How can I manage risk?

COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) Spread through droplets It Can hang in the air.. People can be transmitted without symptoms, Including after vaccination..

Dominant Omicron BA.2 subvariant It ’s more contagious, Generally not fatal For people who have been vaccinated without underlying illness.

This level of spread Endanger vulnerable people And can make Cover to isolate staff challenge.

Authorities say people You have to take personal responsibility As a government rule Migrating to recommendations..

They are encouraging people to get all the vaccine doses they are eligible for — Especially if you are over 50 years old — Stay home and wear when you are sick Medical mask In a crowded indoor space Keep your hands cleanDistance, See others outdoors When Limit close contactIt also takes into account the expansion of the local community and vaccination rates.

What are the rules?

Ontario and Quebec have no state vaccination requirements or capacity restrictions.

Mask is required In certain indoor settings In Ontario.Ontario COVID-19 Rule Extended until at least June 11th..

Quebec Postponed plans to lift most Maskman dates Until Saturday, May 14 at the earliest.Clarity of the day Should come this week..

Some places You can choose to continue Require people to wear masks, be vaccinated, or both.Mask rules may vary from place to place Under different jurisdictionLike Ottawa Airport.

Ontario When Quebec The rules for separating some close contacts have been relaxed.

trip

Travelers over 12 years and 4 months Must be completely vaccinated Take a plane or train in Canada. People over 6 years old must wear a mask.

People are Fully vaccinated, pre-approved and asymptomatic Enter Canada without quarantine.

The United States requires all adults to cross national borders Fully vaccinated..The person flying there Evidence of recent negative COVID-19 test required Or recent COVID recovery.

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

vaccination

vaccination Suppress the spread All variants of COVID-19 To avoid death and hospitalization Without it Provides complete protection..

6 COVID-19 vaccines Safe and approved In Canada Some age limits.. Moderna has applied for approval from Health Canada Vaccine for 6 month old children..

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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under Health Canada review

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Eastern Ontario

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

Adults can Book a third shot 84 days have passed since the second time. Third dose Available from 12 to 17 years after 168 days.

A fourth dose is offered For selected groups with everyone over 60 years old. The recommended time after the third dose will vary.

Check the website of the local health unit For clinic and region specific rules.Some pharmacies and family doctors offer vaccines Through its own booking system..

West Quebec

Eligible residents Make a reservation online Please call 1-877-644-4545.There is also Walk-in clinic..

Anyone over the age of 12 is eligible for a third dose. A typical recommended wait time after 1 second is 3 months.

4th dose Available For people over the age of 60 and some higher risk groups.

Symptoms, treatment and testing

COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) Can lead to illnesses like colds For severe lung infections Common symptoms Fever, cough, headache, Fatigue and vomiting. If you have severe symptoms, call 911.

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

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

Ontario When Quebec We are using antiviral treatment for certain groups of people who are at high risk for serious COVID-19 problems.Several Must start Within a certain period of time after the onset of symptoms Some are prophylactic..

Quebec offers Paxlovid pills for free at pharmacies Introducing medical professionals..

Ontario Eligibility Includes everyone over 70 years old.The healthcare provider can prescribe them and the pharmacy can prescribe them Give Paxlovid along with Clinical Evaluation CenterWhere people can be tested and treated.

test

Ontario When Quebec Limited laboratory-checked PCR tests to high-risk people due to the demand generated by Omicron.

Ontario This was extended in April For example, for all people over the age of 70 and adults with weakened immunity.

Qualified people can check at Their health authorities For place and time. Others with symptoms assume they are infected with COVID-19 and should be quarantined.

Both states are doing quick testing At participating stores When Childcare environment.. People can also buy them.Quebec people can report quick test results online..

First Nations, Inuit, Metis

Indigenous people, or those traveling to work in remote indigenous communities, are eligible to take the PCR test in both Ontario and Quebec.

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

Akwesasne COVID-19, test and vaccine information is available online or at 613-575-2341.That mask man date Now matches the date of June 11th in Ontario.. By April 2022, when 19 residents died between the north and south sections and the north section no longer shared the total, about 2,000 residents were positive.

People in Kitigan Zabi Anisinabeg can call 819-449-8085 for the test on Wednesday if qualified. A quick test is available at the health center. As of mid-January, there were more than 175 confirmed cases and 1 death.

Pik wà kana gàn Refer people to their healthcare service for the help of COVID. The community did not have confirmed COVID-19 cases until December 2021. As of March 11, there were 114 confirmed cases.

The Mohawks in Quinte Bay Have got The obligation to mask government buildings has been lifted.. Anyone interested in PCR tests and vaccines can call 613-967-3603. A quick test is available at the Wellbeing Center on weekdays. Until January 2022, when that number was stopped sharing, there were 2 deaths and 91 confirmed cases.