Ottawa Public Health (OPH) confirmed 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, continuing the trend of double-digit laboratory confirmed cases that began on July 18. As of Saturday afternoon, the total number of confirmed cases stands at 2,539, representing 250 active cases, 2,025 resolved cases and 264 deaths across the city. There are currently 11 patients in hospital due to COVID-19, with four patients in the ICU. A total of 259 patients have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 since the pandemic began, while a total of 63 patients have been admitted to the ICU. Two residents at Billingswood Manor and one child at Metcalfe have tested positive.

Source: CBC News August 01, 2020 17:48 UTC