Public health officials in Ottawa are moving quickly to extend hours at local COVID-19 testing centres after the current surge in new cases saw residents turn out in droves, leading to long lines and frustrating waits for many. The testing site in Old Ottawa South was previously open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., according to the hours posted on the Ottawa Public Health (OPH) website. On Tuesday, public health officials said the long lines are the result of a sudden surge in parents bringing their school-age children to get tested. There have been 219 newly confirmed cases this week alone, and one death for the last three days. Ottawa health officials have already advised residents to limit the number of people with whom they have close contact.

Source: CBC News September 16, 2020 16:52 UTC