Active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa rise as vaccinations slow
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa is back above 40 for the first time in two weeks, as the city's vaccine administration pace slows.
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Active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa rise as vaccinations slow
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