COVID-19 in Ottawa: Weekly roundup

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The latest from Ottawa Public Health

Here’s the City’s weekly roundup of information in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Watch: Dr. Vera Etches offers an update and guidance to parents, guardians and students on the return to school and in-person learning in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
• Do you have someone in your life whose first language is not English? If they are looking for information about the COVID-19 vaccines, send them these videos available in eight different languages!
• One new neighbourhood vaccination hub opened this week – Vanier North! Drop-in to any location to speak to a public health nurse and get your COVID-19 vaccine. All locations and hours can be found here: COVID-19 Vaccine.
• Have you received your first or second vaccine dose outside of Ontario? You can document your proof of vaccination here: COVID-19 Out of Province Dose Documentation
• ICYMI: Ottawa Public Health is adjusting its COVID-19 vaccine clinic offerings to increase vaccination opportunities at the neighbourhood level and meet an increasing demand for the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Help us build community immunity and reach the goal of 90 per cent vaccine coverage in Ottawa! Spread the word - there are convenient options to get a vaccine in neighbourhoods across Ottawa:
  • Visit one of the 17 neighbourhood vaccination hubs currently offered
  • Book an appointment with your local pharmacy
  • Visit a pop-up clinic
• Transportation support services are available to assist in getting to and from your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
• Reminder! Workplaces, community organizations, places of worship and other groups can contact Ottawa Public Health to request a mobile vaccination team to administer first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on-site, at their own location.

What’s new

Covid-19 and vaccine updates:

• Over 1.5 million doses have been administered across our city.
• 87 per cent of Ottawa residents 12 and over have received at least one dose and 81 per cent are fully vaccinated.
• City of Ottawa implements mandatory vaccine policy for employees -
  Developed in consultation with Dr. Vera Etches and Ottawa Public Health, the policy requires that all City of Ottawa employees, contractors, volunteers and students be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1, 2021.

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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