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Take the first COVID-19 vaccine available, infectious disease specialist recommends
"Currently, there's a huge shortage and I think that at this point in time the people should really just get what becomes available," said Dr. Isaac Bogoch during an interview on CTV News at Six. -
Ottawa Hospital looking to clear backlog of 24,000 women waiting for breast screening during pandemic
The head of the breast imaging section at the Ottawa Hospital says they're booking appointments on evenings and weekends in a bid to clear a massive backlog of patients waiting for routine screening during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
No wasted COVID-19 vaccine doses in Ottawa
The Ottawa Hospital and Ottawa Public Health tell CTV News Ottawa all doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been used since the first doses arrived in December.
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Ottawa committee clears way for patios to open until 2 a.m. this summer
Joining Matt Harris on CFRA Live is Shauna Bradley, CEO of Heart and Crown Irish Pubs. -
Reasons to be optimistic about the pandemic in Canada
Joining Matt Harris on CFRA Live is Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, an intensive and palliative care physician at the Ottawa and Montfort hospitals, and host of ‘Solving Healthcare’ podcast. -
Breast screening backlog concerning, head radiologist says
Joining Matt Harris on CFRA Live is Dr. Jean Seely, The head of the breast imaging section of the Ottawa Hospital. -
What Ottawa Race Weekend will look like for 2021
Joining Matt Harris on CFRA Live Ian Fraser, executive director of Run Ottawa and the Ottawa Race Weekend. -
COVID-19 pandemic could be over in Canada by September, microbiologist predicts
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Ottawa Now – ‘It’s fantastic news for our patients’: Ontario releases list of health conditions to be included in Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout
Ontario says some residents who are dealing with chronic health conditions will be included in Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. This is great news for patients at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, as heart disease is among the conditions listed for prioritization along with diabetes, cancers, and many others. Bonnie Bowes is the Vice-President and Chief Nursing Officer of Quality, Risk, and Health at the Heart Institute. She is also in charge of its vaccination program. She joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now. -
Ottawa Now – ‘I am glad that the province is listening’: Former Chiarelli assistant cautiously optimistic about government consultations on holding councillors accountable
On Thursday, a group of former Rick Chiarelli staffers launched a petition calling for changes to the Municipal Act after alleged inappropriate actions made by the longtime College Ward councillor. A day later, the provincial government announced it is launching consultations with the municipal sector on ‘strengthening accountability for council members’. Nancy O’Brien, a former assistant to Chiarelli, calls this a ‘wonderful first step’, and says she is cautiously optimistic. She joined Kristy Cameron for instant reaction to the province’s announcement on Ottawa Now. -
Ottawa Now – ‘It’s not going to take much to tip us over’: Ottawa’s top doctor says it will be hard for our city to dodge the Red Zone
Canada has been receiving lots of positive news this week when it comes to vaccine doses, but the battle against COVID-19 is not over. Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa’s top doctor, says it is looking very difficult for our city to dodge the Red Zone of Ontario’s tiered restriction framework with key indicators ‘going up quickly’. Dr. Etches joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now. -
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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson talks about the updated vaccination plan and his thoughts on Ottawa potentially heading to the red zone? Ottawa At Work with Leslie Roberts every weekday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on News Talk 580 CFRA
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Those who test positive will be sent to a government facility to quarantine
"We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue," he said during his speech
Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One Wednesday for the last time as president, leaving behind a legacy of chaos and tumult and a nation bitterly divided
While the first impeachment of Trump last year brought no Republican votes in the House, a small but significant number of leaders and other lawmakers are breaking with the party to join Democrats on Wednesday.
The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday after protesters breached barricades
The Premier says he's speaking with the province's health experts
The decision, met with swift criticism from civil rights advocates and some public officials, threatened to reignite protests that rocked the city after the Aug. 23 shooting that left Jacob Blake paralyzed.
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COVID-19 AROUND THE PROVINCE
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First shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives amid confusion over its use for seniors
Canada is to receive 500,000 doses of the vaccine, the third approved for use in Canada, from the Serum Institute of India. -
New COVID-19 measures take effect in nine Ontario regions, two move into lockdown
The Thunder Bay and Simcoe-Muskoka health units have seen infections rising in recent days, driven in part by transmission of more infectious variants of the virus. -
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS: Ontario records slight increase in new COVID-19 cases
Ontario is reporting the lowest positivity rate its seen since the end of October. -
Canada prepping trade options in case EU breaks promise to keep vaccines flowing
Canada is not among more than 120 countries exempt from the policy and Conservative MPs demanded the government explain what it has done to get the promises put into writing.
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