Ottawa (Reported Friday, last update Tuesday)
1: In ICU because of an active infection
84: Confirmed COVID-19 patients in Ottawa hospitals as of Wednesday , 52 in hospital because of COVID-19 and 32 for other reasons 18.54: Per cent test positivity in the community Ottawa Public Health said its indicators show COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus levels in the capital are increasing while it continues to see high levels of influenza circulating in its latest respiratory virus snapshot issued Wednesday.Article contentthat likely includes some cases of the highly contagious XBB.
The subvariant that is driving a spike in cases in the United States is not playing a significant role in the current Ottawa surge, say researchers, but they are expecting to see more of it. Meanwhile, the virus that causes COVID-19 is rising sharply in the city’s wastewater as cases, outbreaks and test positivity increase across the city.
Screen for symptoms and “make a habit of wearing a mask” if visiting a loved one who is at higher risk, OPH said. “What may be a sore throat for you could lead to severe illness for someone else. Respiratory viruses can be especially difficult for those with complex medical needs, those who are immunocompromised and older adults.”Not sure if you’re due for a COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose? Ontario’s Ministry of Health has a new booster dose eligibility checker
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