Ontario COVID\u002D19 (as of Aug. 6)
13.782: Total deathsAntiviral treatments are now available for people with symptoms — even if they’re mild — who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19, but they must be taken within the first five days of symptoms starting.r tool online to determine if they’re at higher risk of severe illness and might benefit from the medication.
Molecular testing in Ontario has been prioritized for people at increased risk and those living or working in high-risk settings.along with what to do if they have symptoms, test positive or are high-risk contacts.Article contentWith molecular testing prioritized for people at increased risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 and those living or working in high-risk settings, testing is no longer recommended for everyone with symptoms of the virus, Ottawa Public Health said.
Ottawans can find out of they’re eligible and how to book a test on the health department’s web site along with how to find in-person assessment and treatment and private testing options for travellers. People who have symptoms or who test positive on a rapid antigen test, but aren’t eligible for PCR testing, are presumed to have COVID-19 and must self-isolate, OPH said, with more information for their high-risk contacts.
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