COVID-19: What you need to know on Tuesday, May 17th

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Ontario

(Report on Tuesday)

11: New death

13,083: Total number of deaths

1,345: Positive test with inpatients

165: At ICU

77: Ventilator (subset of previous numbers)

1,028: Newly identified cases (number of cases is considered to be underestimated by tests limited to a specific group)

1,288,557: Total number

Ottawa

(Report on Tuesday)

3: New death

797: Total number of deaths

11: Ottawa residents hospitalized for active infectious diseases

0: In the ICU due to active infection

75: COVID-19 patients (including non-Ottawa residents) confirmed at Ottawa Hospital as of Saturday, 32 at the hospital for COVID-19 (4 at ICU), 43 for other reasons (4 at ICU) 2 people at ICU)

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

72,796: Total number

729: Active case

31: Outbreak in progress at the facility

11: Community test positive rate (Sunday 7-day average)

Current public health measures

As of last weekend, it is not mandatory to wear face masks indoors in public buildings in Quebec, except for public transport in Quebec and medical centers such as hospitals and long-term care facilities.

However, Quebec’s public health system is preparing for the seventh wave of coronavirus this fall.

Dr. Luc Boarrow, Interim Public Health Director, said Quebec will do everything possible to avoid re-enforcement of mandatory health regulations. He said he expects people to instinctively take protective measures if they fall into a situation where they need it.

Ottawa Public Health said in a weekly “snapshot” published last Thursday that COVID-19 levels are still high in the capital.

“Some of our monitoring indicators are slowly declining, but this does not mean that the current wave is over,” said the Health Unit.

According to OPH, the “virus signal” in Ottawa’s wastewater was very high but diminishing. The percentage of lab tests that returned positive was high, but decreased.

New hospitalizations were moderate and relatively stable from the previous week. Since January, newly confirmed outbreaks reported only in facilities such as nursing homes and wards have been moderately reduced.

The infection rate is still high, so “we will assess the level of risk accordingly,” the health unit said.

People can reduce the risk of infection and the risk to others by wearing masks indoors and / or in crowded public places.

Get the latest information on COVID-19 vaccination — drop-in doses are available — boosters enhance protection.

According to OPH, you can catch up with family and friends outdoors and the risk is low. Also, if possible, make the meeting smaller and encourage all participants to get the latest information on vaccination.

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

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.

Children aged 5 to 11 years can receive the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the OPH After School Clinic.

These clinics are located at local schools in the city (not during class hours).

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Where to get a COVID-19 test in Ottawa

Ontario over 70 years old, over 60 years old with less than 3 doses of vaccine, over 18 years old with weakened immunity, or less than 3 doses, with at least one risk factor such as chronic medical condition Residents of the state can test and evaluate antiviral treatment.

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.