COVID-19: Vaccines
Background
Ottawa Public Health has a new COVID-19 Vaccine page at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVID19Vaccine which has information on the situation in Ottawa, how the vaccines work and considerations for residents. The City of Ottawa's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force continues work on a plan for vaccine distribution in Ottawa: https://ottawa.ca/en/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-faqs.
It will take many months before large amounts of the population are vaccinated. It is important that Ottawans continue to do what works to reduce the spread of the virus: maintain a two-metre distance from others outside their own household, wear a mask, stay home when sick and wash their hands. In Ottawa, a large amount of spread is happening in private social gatherings such as parties and large family get-togethers. Limiting close contacts is very important in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
All COVID-19 engagement surveys are currently closed. Please check back regularly as we will update this page to seek ongoing feedback as we continue to navigate next steps.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Ottawa, visit ottawapublichealth.ca/coronavirus. For information about municipal service changes and updates, please visit ottawa.ca/covid19.
Background
Ottawa Public Health has a new COVID-19 Vaccine page at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVID19Vaccine which has information on the situation in Ottawa, how the vaccines work and considerations for residents. The City of Ottawa's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force continues work on a plan for vaccine distribution in Ottawa: https://ottawa.ca/en/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-faqs.
It will take many months before large amounts of the population are vaccinated. It is important that Ottawans continue to do what works to reduce the spread of the virus: maintain a two-metre distance from others outside their own household, wear a mask, stay home when sick and wash their hands. In Ottawa, a large amount of spread is happening in private social gatherings such as parties and large family get-togethers. Limiting close contacts is very important in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
All COVID-19 engagement surveys are currently closed. Please check back regularly as we will update this page to seek ongoing feedback as we continue to navigate next steps.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Ottawa, visit ottawapublichealth.ca/coronavirus. For information about municipal service changes and updates, please visit ottawa.ca/covid19.
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COVID safe activities or events
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.What ideas do you have for COVID safe activities and/or events that can increase residents’ sense of community belonging?
bookophile3over 3 years agoStop testing people who are not severely ill. It is a waste of time and money and unrealistically inflates covid cases resulting in unneces
Stop testing people who are not severely ill. It is a waste of time and money and unrealistically inflates covid cases resulting in unnecessary closures and lockdowns.
2 comments0RoseMacover 3 years agoDoes self-isolating 2 weeks before Xmas lower the risk sufficiently for family members to gather Dec 25, in groups of less than 10?
For those who are able to do so, does (totally) self-isolating for two weeks leading up to Christmas lower the risk of family members getting together on December 25th, keeping the number of people below 10 and confirming that all the members have isolated?
0 comment0Witlessover 3 years agoDecorate a neigbours lawn with Christmas ornaments especially for those living alone; shut-in.
Lights and decorations lift everyone's spirits so we could spread joyon our street.
1 comment2SpeedyVeganover 3 years agoLimerick contest
Limericks are an accessible form of poetry, and often humorous. I think a contest would get people focusing on something lighthearted during the dark days of winter. You would have to have some rules (nothing lewd, for example), and you could have one per month. Have a suggested $1 donation for each entry, with money going to a business relief fund or the food bank. The best limerick could be rewarded with being published in the councilors' newsletters and perhaps also receive a gift certificate for something like a massage therapy treatment, to ward of the winter blahs.
0 comment0areau088over 3 years agoFood festival (poutine fest, hot chocolate fest, chili fest, other winter foods)
Something many local restaurants can partake in to promote local businesses, giving folks a reason to get outside and try different food. Nothing brings people together like food. Vendors and seating would be outdoors of course, hand sanny galore, please provide ALL recyclable or compostable takeaway containers
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Innovations in Business
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.Businesses have been working hard to keep up with the required changes to operate safely during COVID-19. What creative solutions have you seen in local businesses to ensure the safety of their staff and customers during the pandemic?
ashleygmover 3 years agoSmaller daycare centre cohorts
Daycare centres are refusing children with runny nose. Consider decreasing daycare class sizes to minimize contact and transmission of COVID and other viruses. Keeping children at home is not sustainable for many working parents.
0 comment0JNBover 3 years agoCovid testing pharmacy’s: Make outdoors in portable and appointment base only.
0 comment0BHPover 3 years agoIncrease the public's trust in Ottawa PH by posting detailed info - names of businesses and schools - where there were outbreaks
Increase public's trust by posting outbreak details
0 comment0NLeaGPMover 3 years agoSet Guidelines for Indoor Humidity Levels in Public and Commercial Buildings
Recent research and evidence suggest that indoor environmental conditions may have a strong impact on the spread of COVID-19. I have heard Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa School Boards discuss the need for increased ventilation as more buildings reopen. However, these discussions seem to overlook the need for humidity control with increased ventilation. With cool outdoor temperatures increased ventilation will result in a significant drying of the indoor air. A recently peer-reviewed published study, An Overview on the Role of Relative Humidity in Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Indoor Environments, found strong evidence that dry indoor environments can support the spread of COVID-19 (as well as other viral infections). The paper is published in the Aerosol and Air Quality Research journal at the following link: https://aaqr.org/articles/aaqr-20-06-covid-0302 Has Ottawa Public health considered providing guidance on indoor humidity levels in addition to increased ventilation in public buildings? [Disclosure: I am a past chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 5.11 – Humidifiers, and I am currently employed by an Ottawa based manufacturer of humidification equipment in a technical role, which leads me to review this type of research regularly.]
1 comment2J Alvaradoover 3 years agoNot necessarily business but a change to the fines
I see a large amount of school aged kids walking around and hanging around in different stores/malls/supermarkets. For me, at least, I would be hesitant to call 311 on them as I know their parents are going to be the ones that will likely pay for any fines. However, if instead of fines they had to do community service for breaking the gathering limits(e.g. if the fine is 800 dollars / minimum in Ontario = 50 hours of community service). The students would be more hesitant to break the rules as they will actually have to work/pay the consequences. I would be less hesitant to call 311 AND these kids would get some work experience under the belt
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Supporting local businesses
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.Share how you are supporting local businesses during the pandemic?
JNBalmost 4 years agoHave a sign in sheet
Have a sign in sheet for contact tracing!
1 comment0JNBalmost 4 years agoMobile/accessible covid testing Lincolnfields/Britannia
Please do this in Lincolnfields area! Parking lot behind Metro at Lincolnfields Shopping Centre or Park behind Regina Alternative School. It’s Centrally located to Woodpark, Lincolnheights and Britannia. https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawa-acorn-mobile-clinic-brings-covid-tests-to-disabled-disadvantaged?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1594502118
0 comment1High Schoolers' Momalmost 4 years agoGoing to local stores, but always wearing a mask
0 comment1Patricia Varandaalmost 4 years agoPosters at the businesses' entries "No mask = exempted for medical reasons"
Yesterday I had to go to the grocery store and it was a horrible experience. I am claustrophobic and have chronic bronchitis. I cannot wear mask and the law should protect and serve protection for people like me. I suggested the bracelet in my other post. Now, I am also suggesting posters at the entrance of any type of business. At the Superstore, I was verbally attacked and an old man almost hit me. I had to call the store manager to solve the situation. Very sad.
2 comments1Mangoalmost 4 years agoSpotlights on local businesses.
Ordering Online from Amazon is an easy way out during Pandemic. We need more ways to emphasize that local businesses DO have products we need.
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Testing for COVID-19
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.Do you have any ideas on how Ottawa Public Health can make testing for COVID-19 easier to access?
JNBalmost 4 years agoMobile/Accessible covid testing in Lincolnfields area!
Please do this in Lincolnfields area! Parking lot behind Metro at Lincolnfields Shopping Centre or Park behind Regina Alternative School. It’s Centrally located to Woodpark, Lincolnheights and Britannia.
0 comment0Kayak4everalmost 4 years agoThere is a rumour that people with no symptoms have to self isolate for 14 to 16 days (because of testing delays) if they take a test
This discourages grocery clerks from getting tested just to find pockets of virus
0 comment0Citizen M12almost 4 years agoNeed many more testing centres
New York state has over 700 testing sites including pharmacies and drive thru sites and they are now testing over 60,000 people a day. Make it more convenient for people and they will get tested. Leave it at 3 sites in the city and you will get less response.
1 comment0Mangoalmost 4 years agoContact Tracing App
I believe this has been implemented in many areas. It is a mandatory condition upon being landed in some European countries. There is no reason why we can't implement this here. We have the technology.
1 comment2Ivan Tanneralmost 4 years agoMake the link to testing areas prominent on the City's homepage. Make the test facilities reflect the huge size of this city.
Make the hours of operation customer based, not staff based. I gave up and went to Winchester which was efficient and effective.
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What are you doing to make physical distancing more manageable? What is helping the most?
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.EmHillabout 4 years agoPrioritise pedestrians and cyclists over cars - this allows more economic activity and public engagement safely
only allow cars to use every other road, and allow non-car roads for physical exercise and local economic activity such as outdoor dining and curbside sales
0 comment4JOTTDCabout 4 years agoPut your phone and credit card in separate baggies
When you are out shopping, you'll need access to your payment card and may need to use your phone, both of which could become contaminated. For your payment card, you don't need to fish it out of your wallet, possibly contaminating it and you can throw out your baggies when you get home so your phone will be virus-free.
1 comment1Cjayabout 4 years agoAllow people to launch their kayaks and paddle boards from beaches and public boat launches.
0 comment4Chrissieabout 4 years agoI like the idea of the early shopping hour for seniors.
0 comment1DKalmost 4 years agoCity should provide masks for children at school (some parents wouldn't think of it) and testing, testing , testing before school opens
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How have you and your family been keeping busy during COVID-19?
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.Tiff Chantabout 4 years agoOutdoor time, cooking
we go for walks and bike rides every day and we have been doing a lot of cooking and baking
0 comment1Nik86about 4 years agoFormal Fridays
Sometimes my husband and I will dress up a little on Friday evenings and order take out or delivery from a local restaurant and play board games - gives us something to look forward to each week :)
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