No more local COVID deaths, Ottawa wastewater average lowest since March 202
May 02, 2023
The latest
Ottawa’s pandemic trends are stable or dropping. Generally, COVID indicators have remained stable or have dropped since mid-January.
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) says no trend has presented a concern. It’s a similar dynamic in the wider region outside of Ottawa.
Experts recommend people wear masks indoors and, in Ontario, in the days after having COVID symptoms. Staying home when sick and staying up to date with COVID vaccines can also help protect vulnerable people.
Wastewater
Data from the research team shows, as of the most recent update April 30, the average coronavirus wastewater level has dropped about a week to reach its lowest reading since March 2022.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/covid19-ottawa-levels-spread-risk-may-2023-1.6829136