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📢 We are currently investigating measles cases in Ottawa. If you may have been exposed to measles and we have your contact information, we may reach out to you using automated phone messaging, SMS/text or send you a letter. The message will clearly identify that it was sent by Ottawa Public Health.
When contact information is not available, we use public service announcements. See the latest here: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-…
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s first confirmed cases of measles since 2019.
Please read the PSA here: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-…
Happy Family Day! ❄️🧣🧤
Whether you're skating, sledding or skiing, don’t forget your helmets! ⛸️🛷🎿
Safety first while having fun in the snow.
Enjoy the winter activities and make some great memories!
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Ottawa Public Health retweeted
Snow, snow and more snow is on the way #OttCity!
Don't forget to keep your natural gas meter and appliance vents clear of snow and ice, including the path leading to them.
This will prevent dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in your home.
@OttFire
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Well Ottawa, it's snowing. A lot.
If you're out and about today, please stay safe. Road & sidewalk conditions will certainly be affected by this storm. Be sure to check on family, friends & neighbours who may be isolated or vulnerable to the storm.
This week’s Respiratory Dashboard update is now live at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/VirusR…, with the latest trends for COVID-19, RSV, and the flu. We do these every week to help you assess your risk and that of your loved ones.
This week's key takeaways: while COVID-19 levels are moderate, flu is very high and RSV is high. Last week, the number of people hospitalized with the flu was higher than the week before. Overall, combined hospitalizations for the three viruses last week were higher than the same time last year.
There’s still time to get your annual flu vaccine. It’s one of the best ways to prevent hospitalizations and complications, and it's especially important for those at highest risk like older adults and young children. Flu vaccines are readily available in the community. Learn more at: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Flu
For more information about respiratory illness season, including where to seek care if your child is sick, please visit: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVi…
This week’s Respiratory Dashboard update is now live: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/VirusR…, with the latest trends for COVID-19, RSV, and the flu.
The key takeaway: we’re in the middle of a busy flu season, and flu activity remains very high locally.
In fact, last week, the number of people hospitalized with the flu was higher than the peak of last season.
The good news? Flu activity typically peaks around this time of year, but we’re not in the clear yet. Older adults and young children remain at the highest risk for complications.
There’s still time to get your annual flu vaccine. It’s one of the best ways to prevent hospitalizations and complications, and are especially important for those at higher risk.
Flu vaccines are readily available in the community.
Learn more at: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Flu
For more information about respiratory illness season, including where to seek care if your child is sick, please visit: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVi…
NEW: we are alerting the public about potential exposure to blood-borne infections for individuals who received a manual facial with use of a comedone extractor with lancet (used to remove blackheads and treat clogged pores) at Gorgeous Brows and Lashes, located at 3900 Innes Road or 2210 Bank Street before December 6, 2024.
More info: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-…
Ottawa Public Health retweeted
#FARcanada was honored to have Doug Hunter, Louise Lemieux White, and Suzanne Grether present to medical and nursing students at #OttawaUniversity. 🧵 (1/3)
This week’s Respiratory Dashboard update is now live.
The key takeaway: flu activity increased to very high levels this week and, while we're not out of the woods yet, RSV & COVID-19 have started to decline. And we have also noted an increase in gastro outbreaks.
The most effective ways to protect yourself (and those around you) and to limit the spread of these viruses are to use your layers of protection, wash your hands often, and stay up to date on your vaccines. You can find info about vaccines, your layers and where to seek care if you or your child is sick on our website: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVi…
As always, this week’s full dashboard update can be found here: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/VirusR…
Ottawa Public Health retweeted
It is cold outside! Do you know how to prevent and treat hypothermia and frostbite? You can follow these simple tips or visit our partners from
@Ottawahealth
for more information: ow.ly/pzAw50UKb9T
Ottawa Public Health retweeted
If you or someone you know needs shelter, call 3-1-1. For drop-in centers and winter clothing, call 2-1-1. In a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
#OttCity facilities can provide protection from the cold.
For locations, visit @OttawaHealth's interactive map: bit.ly/3YhKDo7
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Ottawa Public Health retweeted
As the weather starts to drop this weekend, we want to remind #OttCity that we work closely with our community partners to ensure that those experiencing homelessness have access to safe and warm shelters during extreme cold.
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This week’s update to the Respiratory Dashboard is now live.
The key takeaways: the high levels of flu, RSV & COVID-19 activity we saw last week are continuing.
Staying up to date on your vaccines and using your layers of protection can help keep you safer & limit the spread of these viruses. (1/2)
You can find info about vaccines, your layers and where to seek care if you or your child is sick on our website: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVi…
As always, this week’s full dashboard update can be found here: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/VirusR…
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NEW: Ottawa Board of Health appoints Interim Medical Officer of Health, begins recruitment process for permanent replacement.
More info: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-…
Good afternoon, Ottawa. Just a friendly reminder that your Board of Health meets today at 5pm.
You can watch the meeting live here: youtube.com/ottawahealthsant…
This week’s update to the Respiratory Dashboard is now live.
The key takeaways: we are seeing increases in flu and RSV activity, and we are unfortunately seeing increases in hospitalizations from flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Using your layers of protection can help to limit the spread of these viruses. You can find info about your layers and where to seek care if you or your child is sick on our website: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVi…
As always, this week’s full dashboard update can be found here: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/VirusR…
Ottawa Public Health retweeted
SAFETY ADVISORY | Do not go onto the #RideauCanal surface, as the ice is thin.
The presence of work crews on the canal is not a sign that the ice is safe. They are trained professionals.
Respect the barricades and signs in place.
#OttNews
Heading into the holidays the levels of COVID-19 & flu circulating in our community are similar to what we’ve seen in recent weeks, and RSV activity (in particular hospitalizations and % positivity) are once again notably high.
As we start to gather in large groups please be mindful of your health. Protect friends and family by staying home if you have any respiratory illness symptoms and washing your hands often. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season 📷
Info about your other layers of protection, when to seek care, and more can be found on our website OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVi…
As always, the full dashboard update can be found here: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/VirusR…
