加拿大新型冠状病毒感染疫情：Ottawa's COVID-19 levels remain steady heading into March Break

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Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 are spreading 'like wildfire,' becoming dominant strains in US

One study suggests BA.4 and BA.5 appear to escape antibodies from vaccines and prior infection. Experts from UCSF and Stanford explain.

abc7news.com

Another study suggests BA.4 and BA.5 may target the cells in our lungs.

BA.5 Is Spreading Rapidly in the U.S.—and It Will Be Tricky to Control

The latest Omicron subvariant is now the dominant strain in the U.S.

time.com

On top of this, recent research (which has yet to be peer reviewed) found that people who had been reinfected with COVID-19 had a higher risk of hospitalization and death than people who had just been infected once. They were also more likely to develop new and lasting health issues, including lung and heart problems, fatigue, digestive and kidney disorders, diabetes, and neurologic problems.

中文总结一下：
1. BA.5又从上呼吸道感染转到肺部感染
2. 感染超过一次的比感染一次的人更可能住院和重症，而且伤害包含心脏和肺部等组织

躺平？主动感染？全民养盅？

还是尽量戴口罩吧，随着BA.5感染者的增加，以色列本周新冠患者中有170人重症，较一周前上升95%。

 

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Ottawa Public Health recommending masks at large outdoor gatherings like Bluesfest

Ottawa Public Health is reiterating its recommendation to continue using layers of protection, specifically mentioning Bluesfest even though it takes place outdoors.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Ottawa

Ottawa Public Health is reporting no new COVID-19 deaths in the city over the weekend, but the number of residents in hospital with COVID-19 continues to rise amid a summer wave.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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口罩主要作用，心理。

病毒到了这麽高的传播能力。已经是人类接触的最高传播力的病毒。

n95，严格佩戴，严格更换，有点用。

一般人戴口罩就是摆设

 

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Here's where you can get a second COVID-19 booster dose in Ottawa

The Ontario government announced that starting on Thursday, eligible residents can book an appointment through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada

Visit CTVNews.ca for an interactive record of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Ottawa's COVID-19 positivity rate hits 20 per cent

Ottawa's associate medical officer of health says Ottawa is seeing a "surge" in COVID-19 cases, as the COVID-19 positivity rate hits 20 per cent.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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Ottawa sees rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, outbreaks

Three new deaths linked to COVID-19 have been reported in Ottawa and hospitalizations and COVID-19 outbreaks continue to rise, as health officials issue a reminder that the "pandemic is not over."

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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COVID-19 seventh wave will peak in one-two weeks, eastern Ontario top doctor says

Eastern Ontario's top doctor expects the seventh wave of the COVID-19 pandemic to peak locally and across the province in the next one to two weeks.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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'We're not your sick day police': Ottawa family doctors express frustration with employers requiring COVID sick notes

Family physicians in the Ottawa area say they feel like the "sick day police" as they see an increase in patients testing positive for COVID-19 asking for a sick note to submit to their employer for time off.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Brewer to stay open as Ottawa sees spike in COVID cases

The COVID-19 Assessment Centre for Adults at Brewer will remain open indefinitely, as the city of Ottawa sees a rise in COVID-19 cases.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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Three new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa as wastewater signal projected to rise

Three new deaths linked to COVID-19 have been reported in Ottawa as COVID-19 wastewater indicators approach record highs.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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Ottawa's top doctor concerned about current wave of COVID-19 in the capital

Ottawa's top doctor is expressing concern about the levels of COVID-19 in the community, and is urging people to "reassess and adapt" their behaviours to the situation during the seventh wave of the pandemic.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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Three new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa as hospitalizations, outbreaks rise

Three new deaths linked to COVID-19 have been reported in Ottawa this week, as the number of hospitalizations and outbreaks continues to rise.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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Ottawa doctor hosts Jabapalooza to administer COVID-19 fourth doses

The COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the Glebe on Sunday is the latest efforts by Dr. Nili Kaplan Myrth to help slow the current wave fuelled by the Omicron sub-variant BA.5.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca