Description

On March 11, 2020 Ottawa confirmed its first case of COVID-19, and the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Two days later, on March 13, the COVID-19 Assessment Center at Brewer Arena opened its doors.

What took place in the days leading up to the opening? Hear from key players involved in getting the site up and running, in this two-part series chronicling those unforgettable days.

In this episode, you’ll hear interviews from:

• Andrew Willmore, Medical Director, Department of Emergency Management at The Ottawa Hospital
• Natalie Bruce, Manager, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) at The Ottawa Hospital
• Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health at Ottawa Public Health
• Courtney Argue, IPAC Nurse and Joint Health and Safety Co-Chair at The Ottawa Hospital
• John Trickett - Director, Community Based Testing at The Ottawa Hospital