Fast Facts: Ottawa Public Health reported 133 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, cases per 100,000 jumps to 55.8 OC Transpo driver tests positive for COVID-19, last worked on New Year s Eve First worker at Queensway-Carleton Hospital receives COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 by the numbers in Ottawa (Ottawa Public Health data):
New cases: 133 new cases on Saturday
Total COVID-19 cases: 10,184
COVID-19 cases per 100,000 (previous seven days): 55.8
Positivity rate in Ottawa: 3.9 per cent (Dec 25-31)
Reproduction Number: 1.27 (seven day average)
Testing: Ottawa Public Health says there are four reasons to seek testing for COVID-19: You are showing COVID-19 symptoms. OR You have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by Ottawa Public Health or exposure notification through the COVID Alert app. OR
OTTAWA Employees of the Queensway Carleton Hospital are the latest to roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine. The hospital said in a tweet on Saturday that Paytonn Abraham, an environmental services (EVS) employee, was the first staff member from the QCH to receive the vaccine. Today Paytonn Abraham became the first member of the QCH team to receive her COVID-19 vaccine. Paytonn works in EVS to keep the hospital clean and safe for patients & staff. Now this vaccine will help keep her safe. 2021 is looking up already! pic.twitter.com/OLLLWwGJF7 Queensway Carleton Hospital and Foundation (@QCHOttawa) January 2, 2021
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Ottawaâs first reported case of COVID-19 came on Feb. 10, more than two months after the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the disease revealed itself to the world.
Ten days passed before Ottawaâs second case arose, then two more days before the third. By the end of February, there were five cases here. It was not until later, however, that Ottawa Public Health was able to confirm COVIDâs presence in the city.
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Ottawaâs first reported case of COVID-19 came on Feb. 10, more than two months after the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the disease revealed itself to the world.
Ten days passed before Ottawaâs second case arose, then two more days before the third. By the end of February, there were five cases here. It was not until later, however, that Ottawa Public Health was able to confirm COVIDâs presence in the city.
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