covid vaccines

• Ottawa reports double-digit increase in COVID-19 cases, uptick in single-dose vaccinations

  Some 84 per cent of eligible Ottawa residents have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, up slightly from mid-week figures.

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  Jul 30
• COVID-19: Ottawa 2nd-dose vaccine coverage ticks up as 1st doses stall

  The 18-to-39 age demographic remains behind on first-dose COVID-19 vaccine uptake, with 72-73 per cent of Ottawa residents in this group having received their initial shot.

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  Jul 28
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• Businesses with high COVID-19 transmission risk should require vaccines: B.C.’s top doctor

  British Columbia will not require vaccines for public services, but private businesses with high risk, such as nightclubs or wedding venues, can if they wish. 

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  Jul 27
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• 7 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa, 70% of adults double vaccinated

  The pace of vaccinations in Ottawa continued to decline this past week, with 62,583 doses administered across the city from July 18 to 24.

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  Jul 26
• Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory for healthcare workers? Experts weigh in

  There are growing calls from doctors and medical groups to make COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for healthcare workers in Canada.

  Health

  Jul 25
• COVID-19: Second dose vaccination rates in Ottawa are just shy of 70%

  The rate of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered locally dropped drastically in the past two days as the city moved to consolidate its community clinics.

  Health

  Jul 23
• While some U.S. Republicans push COVID-19 vaccine, experts warn it may be too late

  Republicans are under increasing pressure to speak out to persuade vaccine skeptics to take the shots as a new, more contagious variant sends caseloads soaring.

  World

  Jul 23
• Ottawa pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics open to all residents aged 12 and up

  All pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Ottawa are now open to any resident aged 12 and up to get a first or second shot, the city announced Thursday.

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  Jul 22
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• Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination rate is slowing. That’s leading to wastage, experts warn

  A drop is to be expected amid a high vaccine intake, but experts say the slowdown is still concerning amid the Delta variant surge and the tossing of doses.

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  Jul 22
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• As COVID-19 surges in U.S., is Canada lifting border rules too early? Experts are mixed

  While economists are welcoming the return of international travellers this summer and fall, health experts are much more cautious, warning vaccinations still need to go up.

  Health

  Jul 20