Barrhaven Independent December 24, 2021

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FRIDAY • December 24 • 2021

Barrhaven becomes Ottawa’s COVID hot spot By Charlie Senack

The mid-December warm temperatures and the spike in COVID infections did not dampen Barrhaven’s Christmas spirit. Homes throughout the community were lit and decorated as they awaited St. Nick on his annual global trek. Charlie Senack photo

As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens this Christmas season, Barrhaven is reporting the highest rate of infection in all of Ottawa. According to information posted on the Ottawa Public Health website, Barrhaven ward reported 161 COVID-19 infections between Nov. 6 and Dec. 6. That is almost triple what most other parts of the city are reporting. Gloucester South Nepean ward reported 94 infections during the same timeframe, the second highest rate in all of Ottawa. “OPH can confirm

that there is ongoing COVID-19 transmission in Barrhaven across multiple community settings, and the increase in cases presently seen in this area is predominantly amongst individuals who have only recently become eligible for vaccination,” Ottawa’s Public Health Unit said in a statement to the Barrhaven Independent. “Given the unimmunized, or partially immunized status of this population, all other COVID-19 control measures remain of utmost importance. OPH advises that screening, masking, hand hygiene and reducing contact with person(s) outside of your household remain import-

ant tools to protect against COVID-19 transmission.” Barrhaven Martial Arts Centre Outbreak Many of the cases have been linked to an outbreak of the virus which occurred at the Barrhaven Martial Arts Centre. That outbreak led to at least 45 COVID-19 cases, a number which in reality is expected to be higher. In an open letter the centre said high risk exposure first came on Nov. 22, but said they weren’t informed for four more days. They blamed Ottawa Public Health’s late contact tracing for the situation getting so bad.

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