What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 1 – CBC
Key updates on COVID-19 in the region
Dec 01, 2021
What’s the latest?
Global scientists say the world has a crucial head start on the latest coronavirus variant of concern thanks to early detection and explain why there’s hope omicron won’t bring the world back to “square one” in this pandemic.
As online classes stretch into 2022, post-secondary students in Ottawa say they’re struggling to stay engaged with their schoolwork, make friends and keep hopelessness at bay.
Some experts say more data is needed about pandemic learning for younger students in Ontario, worrying marginalized groups will be the most affected and pressuring the province to come up with solutions.
How many cases are there?
As of Tuesday, Ottawa has had 31,988 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are 321 known active cases, while 31,049 cases are considered resolved and 618 people have died from the illness.
