Aujourd’hui, nous signalons 698 nouveaux cas de COVID-19, un nombre plus élevé que jamais. Néanmoins, je sais que notre communauté va persévérer. Un jour, nous en arriverons à un point où la COVID-19 sera traitée de la même façon que d’autres maladies respiratoires. (1/10) Mais maintenant nous devons nous concentrer sur le ralentissement de la transmission.
À l’approche des Fêtes, j’aimerais vous remercier tous de vos efforts.
Nos travailleurs de la santé, nos bénévoles, nos pharmacies, nos hôpitaux, nos centres de santé communautaire, (2/10)

Today we are reporting 698 new COVID-19 cases in our community, a number higher than we have ever had before. Still, I know our community will persevere. (1/8) We will get to a point one day when COVID-19 will be treated similarly to other respiratory illnesses, but right now we need to focus on slowing further transmission.
As we go into the holidays, I'd like to thank all of you for your efforts. (2/8)

Please, #StayHome

The COVID situation in Ottawa is concerning and we need further restrictions to bend the curve. Younger people are being hospitalized in Ontario. ICU admissions are increasing. Cases are too high in our city.

And, variants of concern are here to stay. (1/5) We are not dealing with the same virus that we started out with a year ago. The risk of ICU admission is 2 times higher and the risk of death is 1.5 times higher for the B.1.1.7 variant (UK).

The virus has changed, and so must our behaviours. (2/5)

Ottawans, we moved into the Red zone as COVID-19 levels were rising 2 wks ago + the curve has only worsened. 2 weekends ago we had lovely weather + a lot of socializing. I am seeing many people test positive after being in groups at restaurants, with transmission even outdoors. COVID-19 is spreading too fast in Ottawa to enable health services to function well, + too many older adults are still vulnerable to hospitalization + death. With Variants of Concern driving rapid spread, we must continue vaccinating older adults + people at highest risk.

Why was COVID19 testing capacity limited early on? Not only did machines need to be purchased, processes validated, supply chains were strained – nasal pharyngeal swabs, pipette tips, wipes. Even now, reagents are in short supply. #EORLA keeps problem-solving. In 2 months, #EORLA completed as many virology tests as normally completed in 2 years. Continuously increasing the number of tests has required totally new processes, work flows and ongoing adjustments. The virology team has grown from 6 people to 29. @CHEO @OttawaHospital

Donating blood is always important, and it's more vital now than ever before. The amazing team from @CanadasLifeline made sure I had a safe and comfortable experience. Please donate if you're able. You can book an appointment at blood.ca #CanadasLifeLine Lisa and colleagues are innovating and practicing excellent infection prevention and control measures @CanadasLifeline

U=U

Based on research - belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humor are the keys to #resiliency according to @RHanleyDafoe So relevant for Wellness@Work and what @ottawahealth can promote in the community That is - find our family, keep in mind what is important, shift from asking "why" to "what can we do", enter situations hope-filled, laugh.