Ottawa’s medical officer of health states that Ottawa residents need to continue practicing physical distancing and wearing a mask to stop the spread of the virus despite the incoming vaccine.
It will keep everyone safe. The Ottawa Public Health and the city are preparing for many scenarios to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Ottawa Public Health reported 48 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, while Ontario set a new record with 1,859 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The federal government will conduct a “dry run” for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on Monday. The Ottawa Public Health is working with the Ottawa Hospital and the city’s COVID-19 vaccine task force to prepare for the arrival of the vaccine.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization identified four groups who should be considered for early immunizations:
- Residents and staff of long-term care, retirement homes, chronic care hospitals
- Individuals of advanced age, starting with 80 years and older
- Health care and personal support workers
- Indigenous communities
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Our courses maintain social distancing measures with reduced class sizes to maintain the minimum 2 meters apart along with the mandatory use of face masks and regular temperature checks. The venue of the courses undergo regular, enhanced cleaning and disinfection routines.
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