What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Sunday, October 31

But for uOttawa epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan, participating in the annual outdoor tradition is a fairly low-risk activity that can be done without much hassle.

“Go make treats, be outside, go door to door. Minimize your contact. Stay away from people,” Deonandan said. “Say hello and keep going.”

With more relaxed COVID-19 measures, health officials expect to see the resurgence of another disease this year – the flu – but instead of being able to visit a community clinic, most people will have to visit a pharmacy or their doctor’s office.

The change is in part due to the fact that Ottawa Public Health will be hosting the flu shot clinics in conjunction with its COVID-19 vaccinations and the vaccine is expected to be approved soon for many younger children. 12 years old.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 20 more cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and no more deaths.

How many cases are there?

As of Saturday, Ottawa had a total of 30,832 cases of COVID-19. There are 208 known active cases, 30,021 cases are considered resolved and 603 people have died from the disease.

Public health officials have reported more than 57,000 cases of COVID-19 in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, including more than 55,500 cases now resolved. Elsewhere in eastern Ontario, 219 people with COVID-19 have died. In western Quebec, the death toll is 223.

Akwesasne has had more than 1,000 residents tested positive for COVID-19 and has reported 12 deaths between its northern and southern sections.

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg had 34 cases and one death. Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory had 20 cases and one death. Pikwakanagan had no case.

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What are the rules?

Eastern Ontario:

Province vaccination passport is required for people of vaccine-eligible age in many settings. People can show paper, PDF or QR Code evidence.

There are no capacity restrictions for most places that require proof of vaccination and now, outdoor events. The plan is to lift public health measures in stages, with the following in mid-November and the last at the end of March 2022.

Private assembly limits are 25 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.

Western Quebec

Under his green zone rules, 10 people are allowed to assemble inside private residences and 20 people outside – which increases to 50 if they play sports.

There are no capacity limits for Quebec theaters with allocated seats. Restaurants will lose capacity and time limits tomorrow.

Prime Minister declares pandemic state of emergency which gives government special powers will be lifted once children aged 5 to 11 are vaccinated.

A vaccination passport is in place for most people 13 years of age and over in many public spaces.

Quebecers can use an application or present a paper proof; people from out of province must show paper proof. The province has a record for use outside the province.

Other groups in the region are also coming out with their own COVID-19 vaccination policies, including for the staff. Federal officials had to share their immunization status by the end of October.

What can I do?

Prevention

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Les gens peuvent être contagieux sans symptômes, même après avoir reçu un vaccin. Des variantes préoccupantes sont plus contagieux et établi.

Ça signifie il est important de prendre des précautions maintenant et à l’avenir, comme rester à la maison en cas de maladie — et obtenir de l’aide pour les coûts si nécessaire – garder les mains et les surfaces propres et envisager de prendre ses distances avec toute personne avec qui vous ne vivez pas.

Des masques, de préférence ceux qui bien ajusté et ont trois couches, sommes obligatoire dans les lieux publics intérieurs en Ontario et Québec et recommandé dans les espaces extérieurs bondés.

Les leaders de la santé dans la région disent généralement que les petits rassemblements d’Halloween sont autorisés avec précautions pour les personnes non vaccinées et/ou vulnérables. Les directives peuvent être plus strictes dans les zones où COVID-19 se propage plus que d’autres, comme Akwesasne.

Santé Canada recommande aux personnes âgées et aux personnes ayant des problèmes de santé sous-jacents d’obtenir de l’aide pour faire leurs courses.

Toute personne présentant des symptômes de COVID-19 doit s’auto-isoler, de même que celles qui ont reçu l’ordre de le faire par leur bureau de santé publique. La durée de l’auto-isolement varie selon Québec et Ontario.

Vaccins freiner la propagation de toutes les variantes de COVID-19 et faire un long chemin pour éviter les décès et les hospitalisations, sans pour autant offrant une protection totale.

Il existe des directives fédérales pour ce que les personnes vaccinées peuvent faire dans différentes situations.

Voyager

Voyageurs doit maintenant être complètement vacciné monter à bord d’un avion, d’un train ou d’un navire au Canada. Voyageurs partiellement vaccinés peut montrer la preuve d’un test moléculaire COVID-19 valide jusqu’au 29 novembre.

Personnes entièrement vaccinées, testées et pré-approuvées peut venir au Canada.

Les États-Unis exigeront tous les voyageurs doivent être complètement vaccinés à partir du 8 novembre. Certaines personnes recevant des doses mixtes être autorisé.

Le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau se dit “très confiant” dans les pays du monde acceptera la preuve de vaccination provinciale ou territoriale des Canadiens.

Vaccins

Quatre vaccins COVID-19 ont été jugés sûrs et approuvés au Canada.

The two most common are approved for young people from the age of 12. Data from the trials are under review for the first time for the youngest.

The Canadian Vaccine Task Force Says People can wait three to 16 weeks between the first and second dose and it is safe and effective to mix the first and second dose.

Ontario and Quebec give some groups third doses.

More than 3.6 million first, second and third doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau area, which has a population of approximately 2.3 million.

Eastern Ontario

Ontario is vaccinate anyone who will be 12 years of age or older in 2021.

People can search for provincial appointments online or by phone at 1-833-943-3900. Pharmacies and some family physicians offer vaccines through their own reservation systems.

Local health units have flexibility, including for the reservation and the third moves, so visit their websites for details.

They offer doses on short notice like the campaigns seek to fill gaps in immunization coverage.

The province recommended people aged 18 to 24 receive the Pfizer-BioNTech, or Comirnaty, vaccine because the Moderna or Spikevax vaccine has a low risk of rare heart disease.

Western Quebec

Anyone aged 12 and over can make an appointment or visit a permanent or mobile walk-in clinic.

Symptoms and tests

COVID-19[female[femininecan range from a cold-like illness a severe lung infection, with common symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, headache, vomiting and loss of taste or smell.

Children tend to have an upset stomach and / or a rash.

If you have severe symptoms, call 911.

Mental health can also be affected by the pandemic, and resources are available to help.

In Eastern Ontario:

Anyone wishing to take a COVID-19 test can make an appointment. Check with your health unit for clinic locations and hours.

Ontario says only get tested if you meet certain criteria, such as having symptoms, exposure, or a certain job.

People without symptoms but who are part of the province’s targeted screening strategy can make an appointment in some pharmacies.

Quick and take-out tests are available in some locations, including certain childcare settings when the risk is high. Travelers who need a test have a few local options to pay for one.

In western Quebec:

Testing is highly recommended for people with symptoms and their contacts.

People can make an appointment or see what their walk-in options are online. They can also call 1-877-644-4545 to ask questions.

Rapid COVID-19 tests are available in all kindergartens and primary schools in Quebec.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis:

First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, or someone traveling to work in a remote Indigenous community, are eligible to be tested in Ontario.

Akwesasne a COVID-19 test and vaccination clinics, with information online or at 613-575-2341.

Residents of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg can call the health center at 819-449-5593 for a test or vaccine; email is another option for the reservation of vaccines.

Tests are available in Pikwàkanagàn by calling 613-625-1175 and vaccines, at 613-625-2259 ext 225 or by email. Anyone in Tyendinaga who is interested in a test can call 613-967-3603 and should look at the website for dedicated vaccination clinics.

Ottawa Inuit can call Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team at 613-740-0999 for service, including tests and vaccines, in Inuktitut or English on weekdays.