COVID-19: What you need to know on Friday, May 20th

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Ontario

(Report on Friday)

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16: New death

13,146: Total number of deaths (including 8 people who occurred more than 1 month ago)

1,165: Positive test with inpatients

163: In the ICU of COVID-related illness

67: Ventilator (subset of previous numbers)

1,412: Newly identified cases (number of cases is considered to be underestimated by tests limited to a specific group)

1,293,226: Total number

Ottawa

(Report on Friday)

2: New death

803: Total number of deaths

10: Residents of Ottawa hospitalized for active infection

0: In the ICU due to active infection

77: COVID-19 patients (including non-Ottawa residents) confirmed in Ottawa hospitals as of Monday, 33 in hospital for COVID-19 (6 in ICU), 44 for other reasons (2 people in ICU)

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

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73,028: Total number

676: Active case

28: Ongoing outbreak in the facility

8.26: Community test positive rate (Wednesday 7-day average, excluding long-term care facilities)

Current public health measures

Ottawa Public Health is urging residents to stick to this weekend’s field gatherings, if possible.

“If you’re heading indoors, keep your meetings small, open windows, stay away from others, and wear masks,” he advises. “And if you’re sick, stay home.”

People with symptoms that are negative on the rapid antigen test should be tested again within 24-48 hours.

Some vaccine clinics have hours of change over long weekends.

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

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How to get vaccinated

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.

Book vaccinations at public health units and participating pharmacies that use their own booking system, either through the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Portal or by calling 1-833-943-3900.

The Ottawa Public Health Community Clinic and After School Clinic accept shots of people who are eligible for the first, second, or booster immunization.

Where to get a COVID-19 test in Ottawa

Ontario, which is the subject of laboratory tests and evaluations of antiviral treatment, has vaccine doses of 70 years or older, 60 years or older, weakened immunity, or less than 3 doses. Includes residents over the age of 18 who have at least one risk factor, such as a chronic medical condition. ..

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

Ottawa people can find out more about eligibility and how to book a test on the Ottawa Public Health website, along with what to do if they have symptoms, a positive test, or a high-risk contact. I can do it.

Where to take a quick test

Ontario distributes free rapid antigen testing at pharmacies and grocery stores throughout the state until at least July 31st.