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Ottawa residents who contract COVID-19 and fear infecting their families will now have the option to self-isolate at a local hotel, thanks to a multi-million dollar grant from the federal government. The location of the hotel, where 107 rooms will be set aside starting Dec. 21, has not been disclosed.
The Ontario Hospital Association wants regions with 40 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents to enter a four-week lockdown. That would affect half of eastern Ontario s health units, but not Ottawa.
When asked to respond, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said all options are on the table to slow the spread of the virus.
Health units may have more specific advice for their residents.
Dr. Paul penned an important message for the community concerning the upcoming holiday season. Please visit our website to read the full letter. https://t.co/3S1xPffFfI pic.twitter.com/bzqoBsQXQM—@EOHU tweet
Ottawa and the EOHU are in the orange zone of Ontario s five-colour pandemic scale, the highest level that allows live music, movie theatres, team sports and organized events up to 50 people inside and 100 outside.
Three other eastern Ontario health units are under yellow zone restrictions:
Personal support workers vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ottawa
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0:41About 100 Ottawa long-term care home staff will receive the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, with a total of 1,500 of them expected to be vaccinated by Friday.0:41
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today the COVID-19 vaccine candidate from Moderna will be available in Canada by the end of the month if approved.
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0:48Freddy Vazquez, a personal support worker at the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre, says he’s relieved to be one of the first in Ottawa to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and hopes his experience will encourage others to get the shot when they can.0:48
CBC Ottawa s latest roundup of key updates during the coronavirus pandemic.
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