COVID-19 is rising as part of a sixth wave in Ontario and Quebec. If you look at the coronavirus in sewage as a sign of the spread of COVID, eastern Ontario leads this province. Ottawa and parts of the Kingston area have recently set records. The situation is deteriorating in Utah. This puts vulnerable people, including children, at higher risk of serious health problems and causes some staff shortages. Hospitalizations and deaths, which traditionally lag behind in spread, have not yet increased and it is unclear whether or how much they will increase. Today, Ontario announced corresponding extensions of both PCR test and antiviral suitability. People aged 70 and over are one of the groups covered by both, immunocompromised adults are now eligible for PCR tests and pharmacies can now prescribe Paxlovid treatment. Ontario Public Health wants a return to indoor mask rules as part of an answer. The Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said this will not happen right now. SEE LIVE Press Conference of Dr. Kieran Moore:

Ontario top doctor delivers COVID-19 briefing for first time in more than 4 weeks

Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario Chief Medical Officer, provides an insight into how the county manages COVID-19 and extends access to antiviral drugs as cases and hospitalizations continue to rise. 0:00
An Ottawa-Carleton County School Board administrator plans to submit a proposal tomorrow to reinstate the mask in all of its buildings until the city’s public health unit explicitly advises otherwise. All Quebec residents in their 60s can receive their fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine today. Quebec has delayed mask changes until at least the end of the month.

What are the numbers to watch?

Test strategies have changed based on the Omicron variant and many people with COVID-19 do not reflect the number of cases. Hospital numbers and drainage signal provide additional data that can help complete the picture. There is more information in our daily history about key numbers. Ottawa Average and daily coronavirus levels in Ottawa sewage have risen rapidly to a new high, although this data is not available for the first wave. There were 17 Ottawa residents in local hospitals for treatment of active COVID-19, according to Monday’s OPH report. Someone needed intensive care. Ottawa has had 68,150 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began and 765 people have died from the disease. the wider area Communities outside Ottawa have about 65 COVID-19 hospitalizations, half of them in western Quebec. About 10 of these patients need intensive care. These numbers do not include the public health of Hastings Prince Edward. Recent sewage data from the Kingston area includes steady, high levels in the city and the highest measurements of 2022 to its east. The sewage signal is up or down in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties. In the rest of eastern Ontario, 441 people with COVID-19 have died. The death toll is 294 in western Quebec. Approximately 5.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to individuals in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. The percentages of eligible residents of Eastern Ontario with at least two doses of vaccine range from 80 to 92 percent. adults with a third dose range from 58 to 70 percent. These numbers are not regularly available in western Quebec.

What are the rules?

There are no provincial vaccination requirements or capacity limits in Ontario and Quebec. Masks are only required in certain indoor areas in Ontario. All Ontario COVID-19 rules are expected to expire on April 27. Some parties may choose to continue to require people to wear masks, get vaccinated, or both. Mask rules may differ in places that fall under federal jurisdiction, such as Ottawa Airport. Quebec withdrew plans to remove most mask orders by April 30 at the earliest. Ontario and Quebec’s isolation rules have been relaxed for some close contacts. A French expatriate wears a mask while voting on Saturday at the Lycée Claudel d’Ottawa for the next president of France. (Nafi Alibert / Radio Canada)
Journey Travelers over 12 years and four months must be fully vaccinated to board a plane or train in Canada. People must be fully vaccinated, pre-approved and asymptomatic to enter Canada without quarantine. The United States requires that all adults crossing the border be fully vaccinated. People flying there will need evidence for a recent negative COVID-19 test. Travelers who need a test have local options to pay for one.

How can I manage risk?

COVID-19 is spread through airborne droplets. Humans can be contagious without symptoms, even after vaccination. Evidence suggests that the predominant subtype of Omicron BA.2 is more contagious but generally less lethal to vaccinated individuals without underlying diseases. This level of spread puts vulnerable people at risk. Most importantly, the KHSC staff has grown in every way imaginable. They work overtime and care for more patients in each shift. But after two years they have burned. We continue to hire, hire and train new staff every day, but it is not enough. We need your help. – @ KingstonHSC
Officials say people should take personal responsibility as government rules make recommendations. They urge people to take all doses of the vaccine for which they are eligible – especially if they are over 50 years old – to stay home when they are sick, to wear medical masks in crowded and indoor areas, to keep their hands clean, to stay away, see others outdoors if possible and limit close contact, also taking into account community spread and vaccine rates. Ottawa Morning10: 09 The school board administrator will make a proposal to return the masks OCDSB Administrator Mark Fisher will present his move at the English Public School Board meeting on Tuesday. He says he is concerned about the growing presence of COVID-19 in the city. 10:09

Vaccines

Vaccines limit the spread of all variants of COVID-19 and are very helpful in preventing death and illness, although they do not offer complete protection. Six vaccines for COVID-19 are safe and approved in Canada, with some age restrictions on who can get them. Eastern Ontario Eligible individuals can search for provincial appointments online or by phone at 1-833-943-3900. Adults can book third shots as soon as 84 days have passed since the second. Third doses are available for ages 12 to 17 after 168 days. The fourth installments are offered to everyone aged 60 and over and to selected groups. Check local health facility websites for clinical and local conditions, such as Renfrew County, which gives fourth installments by appointment only. Some pharmacies and GPs offer vaccines through their own booking systems. The Vaccine Clinic today, Monday, April 11 in Brockville pic.twitter.com/QWT4b4xi9L – @ LGLHealthUnit
West Quebec Beneficiary residents can make an appointment online by calling 1-877-644-4545 or visiting a permanent or mobile clinic. Anyone aged 12 years or older is eligible for a third dose. the general recommended waiting time after one second is three months. Fourth doses are available for people aged 60 and over and some of the higher risk groups.

Symptoms, treatment and tests

COVID-19 can range from a cold-like illness in severe lung infection, with common symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, fatigue and vomiting. If you have severe symptoms, call 911. The “long lasting” symptoms can last for months. Mental health can also be affected by the pandemic, and resources are available for assistance. Ontario and Quebec use antiviral therapies in people with a higher risk of serious COVID-19 problems who test positive. They should start within five days of the onset of symptoms. Ontario extended fitness in mid-April to teams including all 70 years and older. Healthcare providers are authorized to prescribe them to other people if they deem it necessary, and Ontario pharmacies can now give the Paxlovid pill along with clinical evaluation centers where people can get tested and treated. Quebec gives Paxlovid free of charge to pharmacies with a referral from a professional doctor. Tests Ontario and Quebec have limited laboratory-tested PCR testing in people at higher risk due to demand from Omicron. Ontario also extended that suitability in mid-April to match this anti-virus extension. Anyone age 70 and older and immunocompromised adults can now take them. Qualified persons can contact their health authority for locations and times. Other people with symptoms should assume they have COVID-19 and isolate themselves. Both provinces carry out rapid tests in the participating stores and in childcare areas. People can also buy them. The plan is for people in Ontario with a positive rapid test to finally be able to undergo a PCR monitoring test. People in Quebec can report the results of quick tests online. First Nations, Inuit and Metis Indigenous people or someone traveling to work in a remote indigenous community are eligible for PCR testing in both Ontario and Quebec. Inuit in Ottawa can call the Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team at 613-740-0999 for daily tests and vaccinations in Inuktitut or English. Akwesasne has information on COVID-19, testing and vaccines online or at 613-575-2341. Masks remain in her schools. About 1,900 residents have tested positive and 19 have died between its northern and southern parts. People at Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg can call 819-449-8085 for a test at …