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?
areau088over 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
1 comment1SpeedyVeganover 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 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 comment2bookophile3over 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 comments0MikeAover 3 years agoPublic message about spitting
It seems to me that spitting is probably a very ‘transmittable’ behavior in these COVID days…. I do lots of activities that people seem to think it is a normal thing to spit (ie cross country skiing, running, waiting at the bus stop)…lift your face mask and spit without thinking twice about it. I think it would be a very good public message to says spitting is unnecessarily risky to others around you….
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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?
sonderover 3 years agoEncourage individuals, businesses, educational organizations to move their activities outdoors
Provide space for gyms to provide outdoor fitness/yoga classes, for sports organizers to hold outdoor sports games for the public (sticking to relatively safer/contact-free sports like singles badminton, track and field, etc.) Encourage schools, colleges and universities to hold classes outdoors as much as possible. Expand bike lane network to encourage cycling instead of public transit. Increase public awareness of the parks and outdoor facilities available for use around the city.
0 comment0ashleygmover 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 comment0J 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
0 comment0IdeasForYouover 3 years agoCOVID Testing in Schools
You need to prioritize kids testing in the most accessible/fastest way possible. Currently it is prohibitive. Kids get colds. They can't continuously miss 2 week periods for this school year because of a runny nose.
0 comment0BHPover 3 years agoFor large performance venues, e.g., a cinema that seats 600, what are the criteria to increase its allowed number of patrons above 50?
Publish criteria to increase a large performance venue's seating above 50
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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 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 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.
0 comment2Cityofoalmost 4 years agoWearing a mask to enter a business! I protect you/you protect me!
0 comment2Merlin0245almost 4 years agoidentifiant, symbole pour que les personnes à risque puissent s'auto-identifier devant le public et éviter les colères / ascenseurs, édifice
Promouvoir le symbole que tous puisse reconnaître
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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?
Mangoalmost 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 comment2christenerzalmost 4 years agoVirus traces in wastewater
Research (notably in the Netherlands:https://www.kwrwater.nl/actueel/de-nieuwste-rioolwatermonsters/) has shown that there is a correlation between the concentration of trace coronavirus in wastewater, and the number of registered cases and hospitalizations, and that these measurements can provide up to a week's notice about how the number of cases/hospitalizations will evolve. If it isn't already the case, the City of Ottawa should consider performing such measurements at the ROPEC, and publishing this data to raise awareness and ensure measurements are taken (and accepted) to prevent an undesired uptick in the number of cases.
0 comment0JNBalmost 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 comment0CityChatalmost 4 years agoDrive-thru testing and Waitlist App
A Waitlist App may be useful for managing long lineups and wait-times. Perhaps people can add their names to the waitlist virtually, by phone or in person, and then be notified shortly before their turn. It would avoid on-site crowds and long waits in hot weather. Drive-thru testing may feel safer to many people that are otherwise dissuaded by long waits in crowded lineups or hot weather. It of course needs to be offered alongside testing accessible to those without cars.
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.
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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.Markoabout 4 years agoCancel all festivals until September to ensure Ottawa spaces are not overrun with out of town visitors that could reintroduce virus.
0 comment5J Alvaradoabout 4 years agoPrioritize Pedestrian Traffic for re-opening hotspots
When the first shops open, there will be certain spots in the city where I wouldn't be surprised to see a huge increase of traffic(byward, the glebe, hintenbourg). These are places in a regular weekend are fairly populated. With the social distancing measures still in place for reopening, additional steps should be taken to ensure the safety of pedestrians. These include: 1. Make certain streets pedestrian traffic only. Creating markings to improve traffic flow (one way/two ways) with approximate social distancing markings 2. For streets that remain open to traffic, consider making sidewalks be "one way" only 3. Increase number of spots for accessible parking in streets where parking is available 4. Make the wear of masks mandatory for these hotspots 5. If possible create a tool where users can see how busy some of these spots are at any point in time. With recommendations on what places to avoid at certain times. Most of these ideas come from what I have experienced walking my dogs in a fairly residential area. I am crossing the streets in a regular basis due to people coming and going that refuse to follow social distancing guidelines.
0 comment13No namealmost 4 years agoAllow for natural herd immunity to develop.
Stop disabling people from interacting with the natural environment and work with the wisdom of the immune system that must be exposed to viruses and bacteria in the environment to be able to function properly and provide people with the best protection. Mandatory masks, gloves, and quarantine of healthy individuals is a disservice to us all and will only create a bigger problem in the future by making a sicker and weaker population.
0 comment0Claireinyowabout 4 years agoOpen recreational activities and outdoor spaces that allow for physical distancing. Reopen stables, parks and NCC green belt parking.
0 comment13DKalmost 4 years agoImprove contact tracing and testing. We should allow contact tracing Apps. Payments machines should accept tap for any amounts, no cap.
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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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