COVID-19: Five things to know about bivalent boosters; two new deaths in twice-weekly Ottawa update

Clinical trials showed that a booster dose of the bivalent vaccine triggers a \u0022strong\u0022 response from the immune system against both Omicron (BA.1) and the original SARS\u002DCoV\u002D2 virus strain.

105: Confirmed COVID-19 patients in Ottawa hospitals as of Sunday , 46 in hospital because COVID-19 and 59 for other reasons 10.6: Per cent test positivity in the community “The months ahead are expected to include circulation of several respiratory illnesses that may once again challenge systems with absenteeism and serious illness,” Ottawa’s medical officer of health said in a statement Tuesday.

Over the next few weeks, Ottawa Public Health will prioritize the rollout of the booster to communities at higher risk for severe illness, complications and hospitalization, she said. Clinical trials showed that a booster dose of the bivalent vaccine triggers a “strong” response from the immune system against both Omicron and the original SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, and a “good response” against the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, Health Canada said.Article contentWho can get a bivalent booster?

Also eligible are moderately to severely immunocompromised people aged 12 and older and anyone who is pregnant or works in health care.Article content

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