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KFL&A’s Vaccination Strategy Marks Significant Milestones
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 08:15 AM
Kingston – Today, marks a significant stage 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 approximately 25 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 59,000 doses and 80 per cent of adults in the 80 years of age group have received a...
First Dose Completed for Retirement Home Residents
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2021 10:15 AM
Kingston, ON – On March 25, KFL&A Public Health along with community partners completed administering first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to 653 residents at 12 retirement homes in KFL&A.
“With over 50,000 vaccinations administered in the region, we are all proud to have helped to protect KFL&A’s most vulnerable adults from COVID-19,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “This is a big step towards preventing and controlling COVID-19 in the community. We want to...
Provincial Online Appointment System Opens to Adults 70 Years of Age and Older
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2021 05:45 AM
Kingston— The provincial online vaccine booking tool will be available on Monday, March 29 to register adults 70 years of age and older (born 1951 or earlier). Booking online offers the fastest access to available clinic appointments.
- Eligible individuals with a green photo health card can schedule their first and second vaccination appointments by visiting: www.ontario.ca/bookvaccine
- If you require assistance with booking or have a red and white health card, call: 1-888-999-6488, open daily from...
Variants of Concern are Cause of Over 40 Per Cent of New COVID-19 Cases in KFL&A
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 07:45 AM
Kingston— Today Dr. Moore has confirmed that 42.1 per cent of cases reported within KFL&A in the last 7-day period ending on March 18 are variants of concern and provincially, Ontario is reporting 2380 new cases, a sharp rise in total cases with an average provincial variant positivity of 49.1 per cent (same time period).
Variants of concern spread more easily from person to person and may be associated with changes in both severity of illness and death.
“With more variants of concern being...
Kingston Transit Rider Confirmed Positive for COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 07:15 AM
Kingston— Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case travelled on Kingston Transit Bus Route 502 and 4.
- March 21: Route 502 leaving Cataraqui Centre transfer point at 1:25 p.m., arriving at King Street/Portsmouth Avenue at 1:50 p.m.
- March 21: Route 4 leaving Princess Street/Victoria Street area at 2:20 p.m., arriving at Cataraqui Centre transfer point at 2:50 p.m.
KFL&A Public Health is unable to identify all riders on the route and is...
Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Coco Frutti Restaurant Kingston
Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 05:30 AM
Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that a patron who attended Coco Frutti, 768 Gardiners Rd, Kingston has tested positive for COVID-19.
KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Coco Frutti Restaurant on Friday, March 19, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested at one of our local assessment centres.
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KFL&A Public Health's Medical Officer of Health Receives AstraZeneca Inoculation
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 07:30 AM
Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health received his COVID-19 vaccine at Amherstview Drugs.
“I feel hopeful in being part of the solution to put an end to this pandemic,” said Dr. Kieran Moore. “The vaccine is safe and has been shown to be extremely effective. The benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risks associated with contracting COVID-19.”
Ontario began rolling out the AstraZeneca vaccine in select pharmacies in three regions in Ontario,...
Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases at TresOrs Jewellers
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2021 02:30 PM
Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that if you have visited TresOrs Jewellers, 235 Princess St., Kingston you may have been exposed to a positive case of COVID-19.
KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended this location between March 13 to March 20, 2021 may have been exposed to COVID-19. KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals affected by this exposure to please do the following:
- Test immediately at a local...
Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Kingston Frontenac Public Library
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2021 01:45 PM
Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that an individual who attended the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, central branch, 130 Johnson St, Kingston has tested positive for COVID-19.
KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who visited the second floor of the library on Tuesday, March 16, between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested at...
COVID-19 Rate Increasing Significantly in City of Kingston
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2021 07:15 AM
Kingston, ON – As the transmission of COVID-19 continues to grow within the downtown core, City of Kingston residents are facing a critical time in the fight against this virus. Everyone must strengthen their efforts to contain its spread. This increased level of COVID-19 activity impacts and threatens our health and lives, businesses, and the ability of our healthcare system to manage the increased demands of its services.
“With 13 new cases already today, our local data indicates a rate over 30...