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The employee had last worked on April 6 and operated bus #6552.

Most of the overdoses seem to link to purple heroin, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit said.

"I think my kids were more excited, at first, than I was," says Kathy Larmon.

More than 30 pharmacies in Ottawa are on the province's AstraZeneca distribution list, but it appears Vanier was missed.

Anthony Di Monte, with the City of Ottawa, says residents shouldn't even be leaving their neighbourhoods for frivolous reasons during Ontario's stay-at-home order.

The rules include one staff member being dedicated to ensuring physical distancing and mask-wearing guidelines are followed in line-ups.

"We have no sign, right now, that the [local COVID-19] curve is turning," says Dr. Vera Etches.

Spots are expected to fill up quickly on the province's website, so the city is taking appointments at community vaccination clinics up until April 30.

A former naval officer and keen polo player, Philip enjoyed robust health well into old age but he had a number of health issues in recent years.

Police have not said if charges were laid, or if any charges are coming.