Key updates on COVID-19 in the region
May 03, 2021
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Ottawa’s vaccine rollout continues to expand, with two new groups about to get access to their COVID-19 shots.
As of 8 a.m. today, people as young as 18 who live in one of the province’s 114 COVID-19 hot spots — of which there are three in Ottawa — will be eligible to book a vaccine appointment.
Then, on Thursday, all Ottawans 50 and older will be able to schedule an appointment through the provincial system.
Health officials in Ottawa reported 174 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, as well as two more deaths. In the Outaouais, another 45 cases were confirmed.
As the pandemic takes a toll on relationships, it’s creating a boom for divorce lawyers, couples therapists and even debt counsellors — all of whom are increasingly helping Ottawans find their path forward.