COVID-19: State of emergency, Ontario reports first death, latest news and other developments

News concerning the the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic is in a constant state of flux. Numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ottawa, Canada and worldwide are changing rapidly. Federal and provincial government recommendations are being adapted as the response to the pandemic grows. Local government and Ottawa medical officials are also updating their plans and advice for citizens as needed. It's a daunting task to sort through all of the news - and the noise - so we will do our best to