Ottawa COVID Lockdown

• Ottawa COVID-19 levels ‘manageable,’ can ‘absolutely’ avoid fall lockdown: Dr. Etches

  Dr. Vera Etches says Ottawa is well-positioned for the fourth wave of COVID-19 this fall if residents continue to follow public health measures and vaccination rates increase.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2021
  
• Ottawa’s COVID-19 positivity rate hits 8.8%

  The rate of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Ottawa is spiking as of late as more people end up in the hospital in connection with the virus.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2021
  
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• Ottawa’s top doctor hopes upcoming COVID-19 shutdown could be the last one

  Ottawa health officials are encouraging residents to stay strong ahead of a 28-day shutdown aimed at curbing the record-high levels of COVID-19 in the city.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2021
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• COVID-19: Here’s what’s open and closed in Ottawa over the Easter long weekend

  Here's a roundup of what's open and closed in Ottawa over the Easter long weekend ahead of an impending province-wide shutdown aimed at flattening the COVID-19 curve.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2021
• COVID-19: Ottawa’s top doctor asks to move city into grey-lockdown zone before long weekend

  Dr. Vera Etches said Wednesday that she has asked Ontario officials to put Ottawa in the grey-lockdown zone of the COVID-19 framework as viral levels surge in the city.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2021
• Here’s how Ottawa COVID-19 levels compare to regions in Ontario’s grey-lockdown zone

  Key COVID-19 metrics in Ottawa have not slowed after entering the red zone. Coronavirus incidence rates rival some levels of other regions when they locked down.

  Health

  Mar 30, 2021
• COVID-19: Ottawa small business property tax cut proposed for 2022

  Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson unveiled a proposed package of supports for the city's small business community on Friday afternoon including a possible 10-per cent tax break.

  Economy

  Mar 26, 2021
• Coronavirus: Mayor says Ottawa ‘blindsided’ by Ontario’s lockdown order

  Ottawa will enter a full lockdown on Dec. 26 alongside the rest of Ontario, Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday, amid surging COVID-19 hospitalizations elsewhere in the province.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2020