Masks No Longer Mandatory on Public Transit but Still Strongly Recommended
As determined by the Province of Ontario, masks will no longer be mandatory on public transit starting Saturday, June 11. While wearing a...
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- Mar 11
Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches (March 9, 2022)
"Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. Today, the Province announced the next steps to ease public health measures in Ontario, which includes upcoming...
- Feb 14
Province of Ontario to Ease Restrictions Starting February 17, 2022
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has given an update on the COVID-19 situation in Ontario. In consultations with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer...
- Jan 21
Ottawa Public Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Ottawa Public Health is shifting capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine clinics. This shift is...
- Jan 14
Fourth Dose (Booster) of COVID-19 Vaccine
Starting today, Immunocompromised individuals can now receive a fourth dose (booster) of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as 84 days after...
- Jan 6
City In-Person Counter Services Suspended or Altered Due to Omicron Surge
The City will temporarily suspend its in-person counter services and move to online services, effective Thursday, January 6, due to the...
- Dec 6, 2021
Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines Available Starting December 13 to Residents Aged +50
Starting Monday, December 13 at 8 am, individuals aged 50 and over (born in 1971 or earlier) will be eligible to schedule a third dose...
- Dec 1, 2021
Schedule for After-School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Now Available
The schedule is now available for after-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics. From Thursday, December 2 to Thursday, December 23, 73...
- Nov 19, 2021
Ottawa Public Health Ready for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Five to 11 Year-Olds
Ottawa Public Health today released more details on its plan to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages five to 11. The plan will come...
- Nov 15, 2021
Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 Update: Third Dose Eligibility
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has provided an update to Council regarding the City of Ottawa’s vaccination campaign against COVID-19. As of...
- Oct 29, 2021
City Lifts Capacity Limits for its Drop-In Recreation and Cultural Programs
With Provincial regulations easing public health measures, the City of Ottawa is increasing capacity limits for its recreation and...
- Sep 22, 2021
Ontario Proof-of-Vaccination Policy in Effect
Starting today, the Government of Ontario will be implementing its proof-of-vaccination system province-wide. Residents will need to be...
- Sep 17, 2021
Routine and Catch-Up Immunizations Available at OPH Community Clinics for Eligible Youth
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is expanding immunization services offered at its four community vaccination clinics to include routine and...
- Sep 1, 2021
Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available to Higher-Risk Populations
A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is now available to residents most at risk of serious illness, including individuals who are...
- Aug 25, 2021
What happens when the City’s Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law expires on August 26?
The City’s decision not to extend its own Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law beyond its expiration date of August 26, 2021 does not mean the...
- Jul 26, 2021
Request a Mobile Vaccine Team for your Workplace, pPlace of worship or Community Setting
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is expanding the way that residents can access the COVID-19 vaccine. Workplaces, community organizations,...
- Jul 21, 2021
Municipal State of Emergency Lifted in Ottawa
Mayor Jim Watson today announced that the State of Emergency in Ottawa will be lifted at 12:01 AM on Thursday, July 22. The State of...
- Jul 14, 2021
Ontario Moves to Phase 3 of "Roadmap to Reopen"
With key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve and the provincewide vaccination rate surpassing the targets...
- Jul 9, 2021
The Time is Now to Book your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
Residents who were waiting to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment can schedule it now. Numerous appointments are available until July 20...
- Jun 29, 2021
Ottawa Reopening: Moving to Step Two on Wednesday, June 30
With key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve, the provincewide vaccination rate now surpassing the targets...