Key updates on COVID-19 in the region
Sep 15, 2021
What’s the latest?
Some Ottawa businesses that have signed on to host pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics have received threats of vandalism and violence.
Those at an Ottawa event remembering a Jewish massacre during the Second World War said they’re angry about the rise of COVID-19 vaccine protesters comparing themselves to victims of Nazi brutality.
The Quebec government is officially cracking down on enforcement of its vaccination passport starting today after a two-week grace period.
The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened Canada’s already critical nursing shortage and experts say it’s going to take strategic planning, incentives and a lot of effort to make work life more sustainable for nurses to build a bigger workforce.
How many cases are there?
As of Tuesday, 28,966 Ottawa residents have tested positive for COVID-19. There are 398 known active cases, 27,974 cases considered resolved, and 594 people who have died from the illness