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By the Numbers: Ontario
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(Reported Thursday, data as of July 2)
11,919: New confirmed cases
1,329,966: Total cases
62: New Deaths (June 18-July 2)
13,423: total deaths
The province’s medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, said in an interview with the CBC on Wednesday that the province could mandate indoor mask wearing this fall if the health system continues to admit too many people.
The province’s Science Board announced Wednesday that there were several key indicators that a new wave was underway, the seventh since the pandemic hit.
Test positivity was above 10 percent, although the figures were not firm because the province had limited PCR testing.
Sewage signals are also increasing across the province, the scientific bureau said.
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Ottawa epidemiologist Dr. Doug Manuel warned people to prepare for disruptions this summer as the fast-moving BA.5 Omicron wave took hold.
“We are on a wave and it has the potential to disrupt their summer plans,” Manuel said.
He advised people to increase their levels of protection and to protect those who are vulnerable by wearing masks, distancing, avoiding places where that is not possible and making sure their vaccinations are up to date.
Where to get vaccinated
Antiviral treatments are now available for people with symptoms, even if mild, who are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, but must be taken within the first five days of symptom onset.
People can use the Ontario COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Evaluator online tool to determine if they are at increased risk for serious illness and could benefit from the drug.
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Molecular testing has been prioritized in the province for people most at risk and those living or working in high-risk settings.
Ottawanese can learn more about eligibility and how to book a test on the Ottawa Public Health website along with what to do if they have symptomstest positive or are high-risk contacts.
Where to get rapid tests
Ontario continues to distribute free rapid antigen tests through Pharmacy and supermarket locations. throughout the province until at least July 31.
Where to get tested for COVID-19 Ottawa
With molecular testing now being prioritized for people at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 and those living or working in high-risk settings, testing is no longer recommended for everyone with symptoms of the virus, Ottawa said. Public Health.
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Ottawanians can find out if they are eligible and how to book a test on the health department’s website, as well as how to find in-person screening and treatment options and private testing for travelers.
People who have symptoms or test positive on a rapid antigen test, but are not eligible for PCR testing, are presumed to have COVID-19 and should self-isolate, OPH said, with more information for their high-risk contacts.
Ontario moved into the next phase of provincial reopening this month, as proof of vaccination is no longer required for most indoor settings and capacity limits have been lifted. But companies can choose to continue to require proof of vaccination. Masks are still required.
