Ottawa's medical officer of health has indicated the city is experiencing a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. When asked by a reporter whether Ottawa is experiencing a second wave, Dr. Vera Etches said Friday that yes, she believes the city is. WATCH | Dr. Vera Etches on how to identify a second wave:Ottawa's medical officer of health Vera Etches explains what the phrase "second wave" really means and how to identify when it happens. Regarding "the second wave" in Ottawa. "[The number of positive cases] came back down when people increased the distance between each other."

Source: CBC News September 18, 2020 15:38 UTC