Updates from Ottawa Public Health - March 9, 2023
Welcome to the City of Ottawa’s weekly roundup of information regarding the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also keep up with City updates daily on COVID-19 on Facebook(link is external), Twitter(link is external), and Instagram
- Council makes masks mandatory in indoor public spaces.
- As the province moves into stage three of its reopening plan, the City will offer greater access to parks, recreation and cultural programming, and facilities.
- Innovation pilot program pursues technology solutions to support economic recovery.
- Here’s everything you need to know about public swimming, wading pools and splash pads in Ottawa.
- The City’s 2020 Cumberland by-election – Ottawa Public Health will provide guidance to candidates regarding how to campaign safely during the pandemic.
- Don’t forget, you can watch live City Council or Committee meetings on the Ottawa City Council YouTube Channel(link is external) and get comprehensive updates on COVID-19 in Ottawa.
The latest from Ottawa Public Health
- Everything you need to know about mandatory masks(link is external).
- VIDEO(link is external): Who is exempt from wearing a mask?
- Remember to be COVIDWise(link is external) in Stage 3.
- NEW! We've launched a new webpage(link is external) with COVID-19 resources in American Sign Language for members of our community who are deaf and hard of hearing.
In case you missed it
Next week is National Drowning Prevention Week
Here are Seven steps to take before you step into the water
City Hall and Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centres are now open(link is external) by appointment only.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call 3-1-1 to book an appointment with a City of Ottawa agent or to find out more about the City’s reopening plan and COVID-related safety protocols.
What the mask by-law means for residents, in seven simple steps.
Help support your community, be #COVIDWise and #ShopLocal. #MyOttawa
Playground and exercise equipment at City parks are reopening.
The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs, and services that affect your daily life
Contact us
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1(TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook(link is external), Twitter(link is external), and Instagram
