COVID-19: What you need to know on Monday, May 9th

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Ontario

(Report on Monday)

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0: New dead

12,972: Total number of deaths

1,213: Positive test with inpatients

201: At ICU

87: About ventilators (subset of previous numbers)

1,206: Newly identified cases (number of cases is considered to be underestimated by tests limited to a specific group)

1,276,116: Total number

Ottawa

(Report on Monday, including Saturday and Sunday)

1: New death

785: Total number of deaths

26: People hospitalized for active infections

5: In the ICU due to active infection

106: COVID-19 patients (including non-Ottawa residents) confirmed at Ottawa Hospital as of Saturday, 55 for COVID-19 (11 in ICU), 51 for other reasons (in ICU) 2 people)

121: New COVID-19 cases (case numbers are considered underestimated by tests limited to a specific group)

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72,309: Total number

1,182: Active case

63: Outbreak in progress within the facility

15.27: Community test positive rate (Friday 7-day average)

Current public health measures

Ottawa Public Health warned in a “snapshot” last Wednesday that the capital’s COVID-19 level remained “high” and that the wave wasn’t over.

The levels of virus detected in wastewater and the percentage of lab tests that returned positive “appear to be slowly declining, but remain high (may rise again if vigilant).”

It’s a warm climate, and the health unit has proposed to meet outdoors with friends and family to improve connections and mental health. Reduce the risk of infection..

According to OPH, getting the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccine reduces the risk. Boosters provide enhanced protection and drop-in doses are available to those who have been infected with the virus.

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“It is highly recommended to wear a mask in public places and in crowded indoor environments,” OPH said. “It will reduce the risk to the people around you.

“That is, this wave isn’t over. If possible, gather outdoors, boost (and) wear a mask. Stay home when you’re sick.”

Ontario has extended its mask obligations to hospitals, long-term care facilities, in transit, and other high-risk environments until June 11.

How to get vaccinated

Ontario’s public health authorities Focus on increasing intake for the third time According to health experts, following the leadership of Quebec, instead of allowing all adults to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

In Ottawa, the third vaccination rate is slightly higher than the state average, with 55% of Ottawa’s population receiving three vaccinations.

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Ottawa Public Health has been working together in recent weeks to increase the number of residents with at least 50 doses taken at least three times. In a statement, OPH said staff had called or emailed more than 34,000 residents between the ages of 50 and 70 who had not yet received a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is available to Ontario residents over the age of 60, as well as First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people and household members over the age of 18.

State COVID-19 Vaccination Portal Alternatively, call 1-833-943-3900 via a public health unit that uses its own booking system. Participating pharmacies..

Ottawa Public Health Community clinic and after-school clinic It is open to first, second, or drop-in shots for people targeted for booster immunization.

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Where to get a COVID-19 test in Ottawa

People over 70 years old, people over 60 years old with less than 3 doses of vaccine, and people over 18 years old with at least one risk factor such as chronic medical condition at less than 3 doses You can now test and evaluate treatment in Ontario.

Molecular testing in the state has been prioritized for high-risk people and those who live or work in high-risk environments.

Ottawan can Learn more about eligibility How to book a test on the Ottawa Public Health website with What should I do If you have symptoms, if the test is positive, or if you are a high-risk contact.

Where to take a quick test

Ontario has a free rapid antigen test Location of pharmacies and grocery stores State-wide until at least July 31st.

-Use files from Elizabeth Payne