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Ottawa’s source for health information, programs & services. Building a healthy community through prevention, protection & promotion. Français = @OttawaSante
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined October 2009
📢 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
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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s first confirmed cases of measles since 2019. Please read the PSA here: https://t.co/LPKF0UdaXw
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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! https://t.co/mDWDyw1UYu
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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.
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This week’s Respiratory Dashboard update is now live at https://t.co/uNbxrBM2LP, 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,
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This week’s Respiratory Dashboard update is now live: https://t.co/uNbxrBLuWh, 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
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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
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#FARcanada was honored to have Doug Hunter, Louise Lemieux White, and Suzanne Grether present to medical and nursing students at #OttawaUniversity. 🧵 (1/3)
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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
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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: https://t.co/mw9fCx0V81
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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: https://t.co/UrHZlMzTeI
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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. 1/4
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You can find info about vaccines, your layers and where to seek care if you or your child is sick on our website: https://t.co/UuBI4ylxd4 As always, this week’s full dashboard update can be found here: https://t.co/uNbxrBM2LP (2/2)
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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
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NEW: Ottawa Board of Health appoints Interim Medical Officer of Health, begins recruitment process for permanent replacement. More info:
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Good afternoon, Ottawa. Just a friendly reminder that your Board of Health meets today at 5pm. You can watch the meeting live here: https://t.co/iG74wpvtQk
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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
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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
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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
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