Fast Facts: Ontarians born in or before 1981 are now eligible for an AstraZeneca vaccine through pharmacies and primary care settings. Ottawa s police chief says checkpoints on bridges from Gatineau are putting incredible strain on the police service. Ottawa police, bylaw, and public health say new police powers announced by the provincial government could set the fight against COVID-19 back. The number of people in Ottawa hospitals with COVID-19 is now above 130. An Ottawa woman, who is battling Stage 4 cancer, is sharing her wait in an Ottawa hospital garage to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare system.
COVID-19 by the numbers in Ottawa (Ottawa Public Health data):
Fast Facts: Ottawa police will begin setting up checkpoints at the five crossings between Ottawa and Gatineau on Monday Ontario announces new restrictions on social gatherings, playgrounds and essential retail in a bid to limit the spread of COVID-19 Ottawa Public Health reported more than 300 cases of COVID-19 for the sixth time in seven days The Queensway Carleton Hospital is ramping down surgeries and services as COVID-19 cases rise
COVID-19 by the numbers in Ottawa (Ottawa Public Health data):
New COVID-19 cases: 345 new cases on Friday
Total COVID-19 cases: 21,311
COVID-19 cases per 100,000 (previous seven days): 218.8
Positivity rate in Ottawa: 10.5 per cent (April 7 to April 13)
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