Evidence the COVID-19 Omicron variant is spreading in the community, Ottawa Public Health warns
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Ottawa Public Health is reporting community transmission of the COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern, two weeks after the variant was first detected in Ottawa.
The Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 Dashboard currently shows five confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in Ottawa. Medical officer of health Dr. Vera Etches has previously said all five cases are linked to travel.
In a statement on Twitter Saturday afternoon, the health unit said, "We can confirm evidence of community transmission of Omicron," but no other information was provided.
"While this news is cause for concern, we know the same measures we have been practising throughout the pandemic will help reduce transmission," said the health unit.
"Wear a mask, maintain physical distance from others, limit close contacts, wash your hands, stay home when sick, and if you are experiencing symptoms, isolate + do not delay testing. Oh, and just a reminder: vaccines work."
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