School-aged kids make up largest portion of active COVID case in Ottawa

Approximately 35 per cent of the 474 active cases in Ottawa right now are in those under 19-years-old.

School-aged children are making up the largest portion of active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa

"Woke up in the night with some COVID symptoms, back in schools, so she needs to get the test so she can go back, you know get the negative test and get peace of mind she's COVID free," said Mike Dinelle who was getting his daughter Eva tested on Sunday.

Just weeks into the school year, cases among students in the capital have risen quickly. Currently, there are 17 outbreaks at schools and childcare centres on the city.

"It makes us feel uneasy; this is the third time in a month that we're here because there were symptoms and then a close contact with her," said Dinelle.