COVID-19: Vaccines
Background
Ottawa Public Health has a new COVID-19 Vaccine page at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVID19Vaccine which has information on the situation in Ottawa, how the vaccines work and considerations for residents. The City of Ottawa's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force continues work on a plan for vaccine distribution in Ottawa: https://ottawa.ca/en/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-faqs.
It will take many months before large amounts of the population are vaccinated. It is important that Ottawans continue to do what works to reduce the spread of the virus: maintain a two-metre distance from others outside their own household, wear a mask, stay home when sick and wash their hands. In Ottawa, a large amount of spread is happening in private social gatherings such as parties and large family get-togethers. Limiting close contacts is very important in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
All COVID-19 engagement surveys are currently closed. Please check back regularly as we will update this page to seek ongoing feedback as we continue to navigate next steps.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Ottawa, visit ottawapublichealth.ca/coronavirus. For information about municipal service changes and updates, please visit ottawa.ca/covid19.
Background
Ottawa Public Health has a new COVID-19 Vaccine page at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVID19Vaccine which has information on the situation in Ottawa, how the vaccines work and considerations for residents. The City of Ottawa's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force continues work on a plan for vaccine distribution in Ottawa: https://ottawa.ca/en/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-faqs.
It will take many months before large amounts of the population are vaccinated. It is important that Ottawans continue to do what works to reduce the spread of the virus: maintain a two-metre distance from others outside their own household, wear a mask, stay home when sick and wash their hands. In Ottawa, a large amount of spread is happening in private social gatherings such as parties and large family get-togethers. Limiting close contacts is very important in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
All COVID-19 engagement surveys are currently closed. Please check back regularly as we will update this page to seek ongoing feedback as we continue to navigate next steps.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Ottawa, visit ottawapublichealth.ca/coronavirus. For information about municipal service changes and updates, please visit ottawa.ca/covid19.
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COVID safe activities or events
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.What ideas do you have for COVID safe activities and/or events that can increase residents’ sense of community belonging?
Witlessover 3 years agoDecorate a neigbours lawn with Christmas ornaments especially for those living alone; shut-in.
Lights and decorations lift everyone's spirits so we could spread joyon our street.
1 comment2Concerned Elder Citizenover 3 years agoThere is a persistent myth that being outdoors does not require mask-wearing, regardless of how much distance between people.
Because of these prevalent ambiguities, is it not time to issue a Mandatory Mask requirement whenever people are outside their homes? I believe so.
0 comment1sonja.masonover 3 years agoGrocery store employees should be on the priority list for Covid vaccine, once it is available.
They have worked on the front lines, dealing with vast quantities of people (possibly infected), every day since the beginning of this crises. This would simultaneously reward them, and keep them safe, so that they can continue to provide food for the community, which is an indispensable service to all of us.
0 comment1bookophile3over 3 years agoStop testing people who are not severely ill. It is a waste of time and money and unrealistically inflates covid cases resulting in unneces
Stop testing people who are not severely ill. It is a waste of time and money and unrealistically inflates covid cases resulting in unnecessary closures and lockdowns.
2 comments0areau088over 3 years agoFood festival (poutine fest, hot chocolate fest, chili fest, other winter foods)
Something many local restaurants can partake in to promote local businesses, giving folks a reason to get outside and try different food. Nothing brings people together like food. Vendors and seating would be outdoors of course, hand sanny galore, please provide ALL recyclable or compostable takeaway containers
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Innovations in Business
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.Businesses have been working hard to keep up with the required changes to operate safely during COVID-19. What creative solutions have you seen in local businesses to ensure the safety of their staff and customers during the pandemic?
FeinDenzover 3 years agoManitoba Makes Ottawans Isolate 14 Days
We should protest to Manitoba Public Health. Our Ottawa Covid case numbers are better than western provinces which do not have to isolate. I have kept a frequent part-time apt. in Winnipeg to serve my clients, clubs & Winnipeg's many attractions. Can your offices try to impress the mutual benefit of allowing federal, technical, financial professionals & families from Ottawa into Manitoba even for 4 or 5 days while being Covid tested? I have not been to my other home, where I lived for 29 years before moving mainly to Ottawa in 2006, for 6 months. My 2 Covid tests on 16th May & this week are negative. Thanks in (p)anticipation, Denzil
0 comment0Semiraover 3 years agoWinter Strategy for Ottawa
this article offers excellent ideas to engage business, public and artists to create safe and inviting outdoor spaces for the winter. City of Edmonton has a great guide for winterizing outdoor parties with great suggestions (some of which businesses may be able to implement) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-11/how-to-prepare-for-a-coronavirus-winter + https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/PDF/all-season-patio-design-tips.pdf
0 comment0ashleygmover 3 years agoSmaller daycare centre cohorts
Daycare centres are refusing children with runny nose. Consider decreasing daycare class sizes to minimize contact and transmission of COVID and other viruses. Keeping children at home is not sustainable for many working parents.
0 comment0Tlcoulisover 3 years agoIncrease mask wearing to places away from customers. Ex offices, backrooms, meetings. Lots of businesses not enforcing bylaw with employees.
0 comment0J Alvaradoover 3 years agoNot necessarily business but a change to the fines
I see a large amount of school aged kids walking around and hanging around in different stores/malls/supermarkets. For me, at least, I would be hesitant to call 311 on them as I know their parents are going to be the ones that will likely pay for any fines. However, if instead of fines they had to do community service for breaking the gathering limits(e.g. if the fine is 800 dollars / minimum in Ontario = 50 hours of community service). The students would be more hesitant to break the rules as they will actually have to work/pay the consequences. I would be less hesitant to call 311 AND these kids would get some work experience under the belt
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Supporting local businesses
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.Share how you are supporting local businesses during the pandemic?
JNBalmost 4 years agoMobile/accessible covid testing Lincolnfields/Britannia
Please do this in Lincolnfields area! Parking lot behind Metro at Lincolnfields Shopping Centre or Park behind Regina Alternative School. It’s Centrally located to Woodpark, Lincolnheights and Britannia. https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawa-acorn-mobile-clinic-brings-covid-tests-to-disabled-disadvantaged?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1594502118
0 comment1Cheryl Aalmost 4 years agoGetting takeout occasionally, shopping locally for everything that I can
0 comment0Dominiquealmost 4 years agoList of local businesses and the service they offer
Encourage buying local and have a list of local businesses on City of Ottawa website or a partner
0 comment1High Schoolers' Momalmost 4 years agoGoing to local stores, but always wearing a mask
0 comment1Tony Calmost 4 years agoSignage along Moodie Drive directing people how to get to the test centre Currently they are visiting business' possibly infecting them
Covid 19 Test Centre 595 Moodie Drive Signage on Moodie Drive
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Testing for COVID-19
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.Do you have any ideas on how Ottawa Public Health can make testing for COVID-19 easier to access?
ElizEnviroalmost 4 years agoWorkplace surveys for higher-risk occupations
Visiting and mass-testing higher risk, public-facing frontline workplaces, (as has been done with some healthcare workers) to get a better picture of the asymptomatic/community spread. For example: retail/grocery/pharmacy/and public-facing customer service staff, cleaning/janitorial staff, in addition to any measures with healthcare staff such as PSWs, healthcare reception workers, and healthcare workers. Could be organized by business (eg chain/brand, contractor) or geography (eg shopping plaza, business district). Unsure which personal rights/privacy and workplace health & safety policies may be implicated. Who gets scheduled on 'testing day' could be confounding if it makes nonrandom samples. Would also be beneficial as anti-body testing as soon as available
0 comment0christenerzalmost 4 years agoVirus traces in wastewater
Research (notably in the Netherlands:https://www.kwrwater.nl/actueel/de-nieuwste-rioolwatermonsters/) has shown that there is a correlation between the concentration of trace coronavirus in wastewater, and the number of registered cases and hospitalizations, and that these measurements can provide up to a week's notice about how the number of cases/hospitalizations will evolve. If it isn't already the case, the City of Ottawa should consider performing such measurements at the ROPEC, and publishing this data to raise awareness and ensure measurements are taken (and accepted) to prevent an undesired uptick in the number of cases.
0 comment0Kayak4everalmost 4 years agoThere is a rumour that people with no symptoms have to self isolate for 14 to 16 days (because of testing delays) if they take a test
This discourages grocery clerks from getting tested just to find pockets of virus
0 comment0Kayak4everalmost 4 years agoJournal of who I met (in case I need to provide contact info for tracing)
I keep an excel spreadsheet of who i met for more than 5 minutes, where i went at when, with addresses and tele #. Others keep an envelope of receipts to track actions or write on calendars. Be ready to make contact tracer's job easier.
0 comment2JNBalmost 4 years agoMobile/Accessible covid testing in Lincolnfields area!
Please do this in Lincolnfields area! Parking lot behind Metro at Lincolnfields Shopping Centre or Park behind Regina Alternative School. It’s Centrally located to Woodpark, Lincolnheights and Britannia.
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What are you doing to make physical distancing more manageable? What is helping the most?
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.LJalmost 4 years agoPlease make mask wearing mandatory during COVID-19
Universal mask wearing has proven results and will allow us to get to a new normal more quickly and safely
0 comment5Bee P.about 4 years agoTeenagers' physical distancing
I strongly suggest that the City of Ottawa recommends to the Province to lower from the gathering for kids and teenagers up to 17 years old (or 16) from 5 to 2. HOWEVER, if they are accompanied by adults (parents or guardians), then the gathering limit can stay at 5 persons (parents/guardians and kids/teenagers together). I am even wondering if the City would be allowed to put such proposal in place without consulting the Province... WHY? Because I've notice today (pretty nice weather outside) a lot of kids and teenagers that already don't simply follow physical distancing rules when they are gathering with friends. I'm sure that - at least - one of them is aware of the rules but they just don't care. I understand that the coronavirus would't probably hurt kids and teenagers but they could transmit it to their family (if they get it) when they are back home.
0 comment3JuliaDesabout 4 years agoAlternate online/at home weeks for middle school kids. 1 desk/student, teachers change classes. Plexiglass desk barriers, masks for all. TY
Safe school reopening - Jun or Sep - no summer school pls!
0 comment2Retail Workeralmost 4 years agoNotify the Public of stores with positive cases!
Currently, companies are not obligated to notify the public if an employee has tested positive. I have no way of knowing if I came in close contact with an employee that’s tested positive. If I left a store before a positive case causes the store to close & sanitize, then I have no way of knowing about this positive case. I could easily contract the virus and unknowingly spread it throughout my community! Most companies will not notify the public or even all of their employees for fear of losing business.
0 comment0PAHalmost 4 years agoTake testing to the people instead of waiting for people to come to the test sites. Start by setting up testing in High Rises.
Testing
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over 3 years agoCLOSED: This idea tool is now closed.Tiff Chantabout 4 years agoOutdoor time, cooking
we go for walks and bike rides every day and we have been doing a lot of cooking and baking
0 comment1Nik86about 4 years agoFormal Fridays
Sometimes my husband and I will dress up a little on Friday evenings and order take out or delivery from a local restaurant and play board games - gives us something to look forward to each week :)
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