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Delay in Pfizer Vaccine Shipment Affects Clinics in the KFL&A Region

Kingston –KFL&A Public Health is reporting that Ontario’s Pfizer vaccine delivery that was expected on Monday, June 21 has been delayed by two to three days. As a result of the Pfizer vaccine delay, any youth aged 12 to 17 years that have clinic appointments on Tuesday June 22, Wednesday June 23, and possibly Thursday June 24, 2021, will by contacted by KFL&A Public Health and rebooked to another clinic later in the week.

We encourage all individuals 18 years of age and older to keep your...

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Individuals Eligible for First and Second Dose Encouraged to Book Earliest Appointment

KFL&A Public Health is expecting to receive a steady supply of mRNA vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) over the coming weeks. These vaccines will help ensure that individuals who are eligible for a first or second dose can book an appointment as soon as possible.

As KFL&A Public Health will be receiving both mRNA vaccine brands, either of these vaccines may be offered at community COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Pfizer and Moderna are mRNA vaccines that teach our body to make a protein from the virus that...

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Message from the KFL&A Board of Health

The KFL&A Board of Health is extremely proud that Dr. Kieran Moore has been selected as Ontario’s new Chief Medical Officer of Health (pending approval by the Provincial Legislature). We want to congratulate and thank Dr. Moore for everything he has done for the communities of Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington. We are deeply grateful to have had his guidance, tireless service, and unwavering leadership during this pandemic, and throughout his 10-year career at KFL&A Public Health.

Dr....

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KFL&A Public Health Revoke Two Class Orders

Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health has revoked the following two Class Orders pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 that were developed in 2020.

• Class Order issued December 10, 2020 for owners and staff working in home and community care organizations to enforce the following requirements:
  • To ensure staff are aware of and practicing appropriate infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices.
  • To conduct regular IPAC...

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Notice of Board of Health Meeting

Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s May meeting will be virtually hosted.Date:                              Wednesday, May 26, 2021Time:                             1:00 p.m. A copy of the Board agenda is attached.  Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.

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High Risk of Drug Poisoning in KFL&A

KFL&A Public Health is warning residents that an extremely toxic batch of drugs is circulating in Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington region. Drug toxicology reports from recent weeks indicate the presence of fentanyl, carfentanil, and benzodiazepine analogues in the local drug supply. The hospital visit data reflects a record-high number of opioid overdoses in KFL&A for late April and early May. Our local harm reduction partners and health care providers report a high number of complex...

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KFL&A’s Vaccination Strategy Marks Significant Milestones

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 over 50 per cent of adults in the KFL&A population have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. In total, the number of vaccines administered has surpassed 110,000 doses and 90 per cent of adults 60 years of age and older have received at least their first dose...

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Asymptomatic Testing Recommended for Construction Workers in KFL&A Region

Last week with a rise in cases (an outbreak) associated with construction workers, KFL&A Public Health has implemented a surveillance testing initiative beginning Tuesday, May 11. Construction workers in KFL&A are recommended to get asymptomatic testing done once every two weeks at the assessment centre in Kingston. This initiative will be a temporary measure put in place while the region continues to report high levels of COVID-19 activity, especially variants of concern that have a higher...

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Virtual Dance Event Inspires Thousands of Local Students to Get Active

Kingston, ON —Today, more than 9,000 local elementary students danced their way to better health during a virtual Celebration of Dance event. As part of the health and physical education curriculum, students from the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) usually learn new dance routines throughout the year to participate together in this event; however, this year’s event will be virtual as students are currently learning...

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Increased Level of Widespread COVID-19 Community Activity

Kingston, ON – As Ontario enhanced restrictions and ordered a stay-at-home order across the province, the number of COVID-19 cases in the KFL&A region have continued to rise.

“With most cases being variants of concern and multiple variants detected in the region, we are now experiencing widespread community transmission,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “We are facing a critical time in the fight against COVID-19 with younger, healthier people experiencing...

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