Why the other options are wrong:

• the permanent closure of a COVID testing centre.: The COVID testing centre is not permanently closing - it is being repurposed for flu vaccinations.
• changes to hospital emergency room hours.: Changes to hospital emergency room hours are not discussed in the report.
• a new airport expansion project near the EY Centre.: There is no airport expansion project mentioned - the EY Centre just happens to be near the airport.

Correct Answer: at the EY Centre near the airport.

Why this is correct: The report says the site is located at the EY Centre near the Ottawa International Airport. This is clearly stated as the location of both the former testing facility and the new flu clinic.

Why the other options are wrong:

• on the grounds of the general hospital.: The clinic is not on hospital grounds - it is at the EY Centre near the airport.
• at a neighbourhood community centre in the west end.: A neighbourhood community centre in the west end is not where the main clinic will be, though pop-up clinics may be added later.
• inside Ottawa city hall downtown.: Ottawa city hall downtown is not the location of the flu clinic.

Correct Answer: flu admissions rising earlier than expected.

Why this is correct: The report says the decision was made after reviewing last winter's hospitalisation data, which showed flu-related admissions rising earlier than expected. This concerning trend drove the decision to open the larger clinic.

Why the other options are wrong:

• feedback gathered from airport travellers.: Feedback from airport travellers is not mentioned as a reason for the decision.
• the closure of nearby community clinics.: The closure of nearby community clinics is not discussed as a factor.
• a request from the federal health ministry.: A request from the federal health ministry is not mentioned.

Correct Answer: many residents are already familiar with it.

Why this is correct: Dr. Vera Etches said the familiar location should make access easier because many people already know how to get there and are comfortable with the layout. This reduces confusion and wait times. Familiarity is the key benefit she highlighted.

Why the other options are wrong:

• it allowed the clinic to stay open year-round.: She did not say the clinic would stay open year-round - it is expected to run until mid-December.
• it was cheaper because no staff were needed.: She did not say no staff were needed; she highlighted the familiar location. The report gives a conversion cost of 1.2 million dollars but no staffing breakdown.
• it is closer to most Ottawa neighbourhoods.: She did not say the site is closer to most neighbourhoods - she said people are already familiar with it.

Correct Answer: early steps are being taken to manage demand.

Why this is correct: The city is opening a large flu clinic, prioritising vulnerable groups first, and may add pop-up clinics if demand exceeds expectations. Officials also plan to monitor effectiveness. This shows early and proactive steps to manage demand.

Why the other options are wrong:

• officials are unsure whether cases will rise.: Officials clearly expect cases to rise based on last year's data - they are preparing for it.
• fewer flu cases are expected than last year.: The report suggests officials expect a challenging flu season, not fewer cases.
• pharmacies will handle most vaccinations.: Pharmacies are not mentioned as handling most vaccinations - the focus is on this large clinic.