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KFL&A Public Health Recovering from Cyber Security Incident

Kingston - KFL&A Public Health is working to resolve its information technology (IT) systems after experiencing a cyber security incident on the morning of Friday, June 25, that blocked access to the agency’s servers. 

“As a precautionary measure, the agency’s IT team immediately took all systems offline and began an investigation,” said Linda Murray, Chief Executive Officer at KFL&A Public Health. “It was determined the issue was the result of a cyber security incident.  We retained leading...

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KFL&A’s Vaccination Strategy Update

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 over a quarter of a million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the region. In total, 77.8 per cent of individuals 12 years of age and older have received their first dose and 44.5 per cent of these individuals are fully vaccinated.

“We are...

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KFL&A Public Health Target of Cyber Security Incident

On the morning of Friday, June 25, KFL&A Public Health discovered it was the target of a cyber security incident affecting the agency’s servers, rendering them inaccessible and resulting in an information technology (IT) outage. The agency’s IT department took direct steps to prevent additional exposure.

“We have activated the agency’s Incident Management System to limit business operation disruptions and to prioritize reinstating IT services to essential public health programs and services,”...

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KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning

Due to high temperatures and humidex levels Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Monday June 28 through to Tuesday June 29, 2021 possibly continuing overnight Tuesday. A combination of heat and high humidity can be hazardous to your health. Conditions during high heat and humidity have the potential to cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in some cases death.

This warning is in effect for all areas within Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Counties. 

A heat...

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High Risk of Drug Poisoning in KFL&A

KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is warning residents that an extremely toxic batch of drugs is circulating in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. Drug toxicology reports from recent weeks indicate the presence of fentanyl in the local drug supply. Overdoses may occur instantly and result in prolonged sedation, incontinence and disorientation that can last for hours. Partners have recently observed beige/yellow coloured drugs that are resulting in complex overdoses requiring multiple doses...

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KFL&A Public Health Urges Vaccination with First Available mRNA Vaccine

Napanee –Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) supports and confirms ‘mixing mRNA vaccines’ or vaccine interchangeability is safe and effective. Moderna and Pfizer are both mRNA vaccines that work in the same way and are considered interchangeable.

“I feel hopeful in being part of the solution to put an end to this pandemic,” said Dr. Hugh Guan, Associate Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “Being fully vaccinated is the greatest protection you can have...

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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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