Dr. Vera Etches

Ever since the announcement of the first case of Covid 19 in Ottawa, everyone was nervous about what could happen next. I was there for the announcement.

"Do not go out for non-essential reasons": Dr. Etches

Four days after Ottawa's first case of COVID-19, medical officer of health Dr. Vera Etches urged people not to go out for non-essential reasons. "People should stay home unless there is an essential reason to take a trip to the grocery store, to a pharmacy, to look after an ill friend or family member." Dr. Etches also recommended people work from home if possible.

After the news conference with Dr. Vera Etches, we went live at the recently opened Covid 19 Assessment Centre at Brewer Arena on Bronson Avenue.