Covid-19: One new death reported in latest public health update

Ottawa

(Reported Friday, last update Tuesday)

1: New death

1,028: Total deaths

26: Ottawa residents in hospital due to active infections

3: In ICU because of active infections

85: Confirmed COVID-19 patients in Ottawa hospitals as of Tuesday (includes non-Ottawa residents); 38 in hospital because of COVID-19 (one in ICU) and 47 for other reasons (one in ICU)

111: New COVID-19 cases (case numbers are considered underestimates with testing limited to certain groups)

344: Known active cases

90,576: Total cases

22: Ongoing outbreaks in institutional settings

12.4 Per cent test positivity (seven-day average)

Source: Ottawa Public Health

The situation in Ottawa

Main COVID-19 indicators continued to show little movement this week, with one new death reported in the Friday update.

However, RSV levels have shown a slight increase in the last week.

How to get vaccinated against COVID-19 (and flu) in Ottawa

Find out more about getting COVID-19 vaccinations at Ottawa Public Health’s community clinics and neighbourhood health and wellness hubs. Book COVID-19 vaccination appointments through Ontario’s online portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900, or make appointments at participating pharmacies.

Flu shots are available at pharmacies, and OPH flu shot clinics serve children aged six months to five years and their household members and people without OHIP who couldn’t get the vaccine through pharmacies or health-care providers.

How to get tested and treated in Ottawa

Pharmacists can dispense Paxlovid, an antiviral drug used to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19 to eligible people at no cost, both in person and virtually. People can use Ontario’s COVID-19 online antiviral treatment screener to see if they’re at higher risk of severe illness and might benefit from the medication.

Ottawa residents can find out who’s currently eligible for testing and how to book tests and seek treatment at local care clinics or assessment centres on the health unit’s website.

Families can also check out CHEO’s page on when to go to the emergency department and alternatives to the ED.

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