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Local human case of eastern equine encephalitis virus is confirmed
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites to reduce the risk from eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV)…
Ottawa Public Health – Protect yourself from mosquitoes to reduce risk of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV)
A horse in Ottawa has recently tested positive for EEEV and OPH’s West Nile virus prevention program has confirmed two human cases of WNV this season.
Ottawa Public Health and Chiefs at local hospitals urge residents to get their updated COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines
Wastewater levels of COVID-19 and hospitalizations are higher now than they were at this time last year. By adopting simple yet effective public health measures, we can collectively build a resilient defense against these respiratory viruses.
Ottawa Public Health warns to take precautions against mosquito bites after horse in Ottawa tests positive for EEEV
Ottawa Public Health is asking residents to take precaution against mosquito bites after a horse in Ottawa tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV).
8th annual “Be Safe, Be Seen” campaign launched by Ottawa Fire, Safer Roads Ottawa and Ottawa Police
Ottawa Fire Services, in partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service, have launched the eighth annual “Be Safe, Be Seen” initiative.
Dr. Vera Etches provides update – information for the bivalent Omicron COVID-19 vaccines
The months ahead are expected to include circulation of several respiratory illnesses that may once again challenge systems with absenteeism and serious illness.
First mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus this season
Two mosquito testing pools indicate WNV is present in Ottawa; these are the first positive testing pools since the annual monitoring season began June 1, 2022.
Ottawa’s Labour Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa has released some schedule and City service changes that will take effect this Labour Day.
Monkeypox – first confirmed case in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reporting the first lab-confirmed case of monkeypox in an Ottawa resident. . The risk to the general public at this time is very low.
Provincial mask requirement on public transit ends June 11
The Province of Ontario has announced the provincial mask requirement on public transit will end on Saturday, June 11, masks will no longer be mandatory on OC Transpo…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is passing along information and updates on the newly installed speed camera on Abbott Street.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The importance of the extension of Robert Grant Avenue is explained by Councillor Gower in this week’s update.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The holidays are over and this week Councillor Gower is back at work. He provides an update to the community on the pandemic, in particular, the Omicron variant.
Temporary Fringewood Drive COVID testing centre pauses operations
The closest testing centre near Stittsville is located at Moodie COVID-19 care and testing centre – 595 Moodie Drive, Ottawa. Anyone over six months old is eligible to be tested by appointment only
An update from the Ottawa COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre
This news came in late Saturday evening and is the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations…