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Kingston Transit Rider Confirmed Positive for COVID-19

Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case travelled on Kingston Transit bus routes.

• Wednesday, November 10: Express Route 701 departing Division St./Kirkpatrick St. at 6:05 a.m. until arriving at the Frontenac Mall at 6:30 a.m.
• Thursday, November 11: Route 7 departing the Cataraqui Centre at 4:00 p.m. until arriving at Elliott Ave. at 4:20 p.m.
• Thursday, November 11: Express Route 701 departing Division St./Kirkpatrick St. at 6:05 a.m...

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Superior Court of Justice order for closure of J.A.K.K. Tuesdays Sports Pub executed

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, with the combined efforts of the Sheriff of Frontenac County, Kingston Police Force and KFL&A Public Health, the closure requirement in the Superior Court of Justice order for J.A.K.K. Tuesdays Sports Pub was executed. 

On Thursday, November 03, 2021, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health issued an Order pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act to J.A.K.K. Tuesdays Sports Pub Inc. to comply with COVID...

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Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Case (patron) at Trinity Social, Kingston

Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at Trinity Social, 424 Princess St., Kingston. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Trinity Social on Saturday, November 6 from 9:15 p.m. to Sunday, November 7 at 1:00 a.m. to self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.

KFL&A Public Health also recommend that individuals affected by this exposure get tested on or after seven days from the exposure date (November 13, 2021). 

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KFL&A's First Dose Vaccination Rate Reaches 90% Milestone

Kingston – Today marks a significant milestone in our local vaccine roll out. With the tremendous support of multiple stakeholders and partners working together to administer vaccines, KFL&A Public Health is pleased and grateful to share that 90 per cent of the eligible KFL&A population has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while 86.6% per cent has had two doses. In total, the number of vaccines administered has surpassed 338,000 doses in the KFL&A region.

“I am so proud of our...

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KFL&A Public Health and community partners work together to address rising cases in the community

The Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases in several clusters across the City of Kingston. Ongoing investigations by KFL&A Public Health revealtransmission is occurring during close, unprotected contact between individuals in social settings where physical distancing is limited, and face coverings are not being worn.  

How the community can assist 

“With cases spiking in our region, the fight against the COVID-19 virus continues. If you have not...

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Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Cases at The Spot Nightclub, Kingston

Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms several COVID-19 positive cases at The Spot Nightclub, 155 Division St., Kingston. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended The Spot Nightclub on:

• October 29, from 10 p.m. to October 30, 3 a.m.
• October 30, from 10 p.m. to October 31, 3 a.m.
• October 31, from 10 p.m. to November 1, 3 a.m.
• November 4, from 10 p.m. to November 5, 3 a.m.
• November 5, from 10 p.m. to November 6, 3 a.m.
• November 6, from 10 p.m...

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Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Case Travelled on Kingston Transit

Kingston – Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case travelled on Kingston Transit bus route 501.

• Monday, November 1: Route 501 departing Cataraqui Centre Transfer point at 2:00 p.m. until arriving at Princess Street (south side) at the Kingston Centre at 2:15 p.m.

KFL&A Public Health is unable to identify all riders on these routes and is issuing a public notice to assist with contact tracing.

This is a low risk of exposure to the...

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Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Case at The Spot Nightclub, Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at The Spot Nightclub, 155 Division Street, Kingston.

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended The Spot Nightclub on Sunday, October 31 from 11:00 p.m. to Monday, November 1 at 1:00 a.m. to self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.

KFL&A Public Health also recommend that individuals affected by this exposure get tested on or after seven days from the exposure date...

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Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Case at Muddy Waters Restaurant, Verona

Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at Muddy Water Restaurant, 6557 Road 38, Verona.

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Muddy Water’s on Sunday, October 31, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (noon) to self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.

KFL&A Public Health also recommend that individuals affected by this exposure get tested on or after seven days from the exposure date (November 7, 2021). 

As part of...

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Get Immunized Against Influenza

KFL&A Public Health is reminding residents that it is important to get your flu shot to protect vulnerable people such as the elderly and those who are too young to be immunized.  We recommend that all KFL&A area residents, not just the young and the elderly, get immunized as soon as the vaccine becomes available. 

“Getting immunized against influenza early offers the greatest protection. Waiting to be immunized until influenza is in our community is too late,” said Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical...

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