COVID-19 wastewater viral signal
The COVID-19 wastewater viral signal for Ottawa has increased substantially (+644%) since a low on July 12, 2023. The viral signal is still lower than the extremely high peaks in early January and early April.
Estimated doubling time: 16 days.
Includes data up to August 21, 2023. Last updated: August 23, 2023.
Source:
613COVID.ca
Monitoring and indicators*
* NB: Due to the very limited availability of testing, case counts are an underestimate of the true number of COVID-19 cases.
Cumulative cases and deaths
Total cases: 92,473
Total deaths: 1,090
Last updated: August 23, 2023
COVID-19 hospital census
(Ottawa and non-Ottawa residents)
Confirmed COVID-19 patients in Ottawa hospitals: 71
Admitted for COVID-19 (ICU and non-ICU): 37
In hospital (ICU and non-ICU), not because of COVID-19: 34
Date of most recent census: August 20, 2023
Laboratory testing
7-day average of percent positivity: 17.14%
Date: August 21, 2023