COVID-19 in Ottawa: Weekly roundup

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What’s new​

Here’s the City’s weekly roundup of information in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also get daily City updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram:

• Mayor Jim Watson focused on the pandemic as he highlighted the City’s major accomplishments in 2020 and outlined plans for the year ahead in his annual State of the City address.
• Ottawa’s Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law, requiring masks in enclosed public spaces and on public transit, has been extended to the end of April.
• Don’t let cabin fever and winter blues get you and your family down. Check out ottawa.ca/snowmuchfun for plenty of free and safe activities to allow you to get out for some fresh air and a change of scenery.
• Visit our Vaccine distribution page to learn how the City is supporting the administering of vaccines to residents.

The latest from Ottawa Public Health​

• Read the latest statement from Dr. Vera Etches on the announcement by the Province to reopen in-person learning at schools in Ottawa starting February 1, 2021.
• Do you speak Somali and/or Arabic? You can now contact Ottawa Public Health by text or voice clip on WhatsApp for information about COVID-19. Somali number: 613-229-3373 Arabic number: 613-229-3359.
• Why get vaccinated against COVID-19? Ottawa Public Health’s Dr. Trevor Arnason explains.
• Spread the word: we want to hear from you! Please share your thoughts with us about COVID-19 vaccines through this new survey until February 15.

In case you missed it​

• Send us your ideas on how the City’s Anti-Racism Secretariat can address systemic racism, and help shape its work by participating in our online survey.
• The Government of Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order remains in effect. Visit our updated Provincial and City Rules page for the latest information.
• What can I do during the Provincial stay-at-home order? Here are the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.

Contact us​

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1(TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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