Ottawa Public Health is asking people to stay home from Halloween parties or if they are sick due to the high level of Covid-19 in the community.

In an update on the respiratory disease situation in Ottawa, the health unit says levels of COVID-19 are "very high" and have increased this week, while levels of RSV and influenza are increasing.

OPH said on social media: "This is a good reminder that if you're not feeling well, please stay home - keep this in mind for Halloween parties.

Ottawa Public Health says the positive rate for Covid-19 in Ottawa is 12 per cent. There are 18 outbreaks of Covid-19 in long-term care homes, nursing homes and public hospitals.

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