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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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High Vaccination Uptake Achieved at Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes

Kingston, ON —Today, KFL&A Public Health recognizes and celebrates the long-term care and retirement homes in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) region that have achieved vaccination rates of over 90 per cent among their residents and staff.

During the month of April, KFL&A Public Health challenged all staff and residents in long-term care and retirement homes in KFL&A to get vaccinated.

“With the support of community stakeholders, partners, staff, and residents, we...

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Kingston Transit Rider Confirmed Positive for COVID-19

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

• Thursday, April 15: Route 7 – Departing Compton Street/Wilson Street at 1:35 p.m., arriving at Cataraqui Centre transfer point at 2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 21: Route 7 – Departing Compton Street/Wilson Street at 8:35 a.m., arriving Cataraqui Centre 9:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 21: Route 7 – Departing Cataraqui Centre transfer point at...

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KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Supports Decriminalization of People Who Use Drugs

Kingston – The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee has issued a statement in support of decriminalization of people who use drugs.   The intentions of this statement are to promote community conversations on this topic, destigmatize drug use, advocate for policy change, and demonstrate system-wide support for people who use drugs.

Decriminalization of people who use drugs is an evidence-informed approach that does not increase drug use or...

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Celebrating KFL&A Public Health’s Volunteers

Kingston – Over the past year, KFL&A Public Health has been overwhelmed by the response of our community wanting to help and volunteer in whatever capacity they can to keep everyone healthy and safe during the pandemic. We are so grateful for this incredible response from our community and in celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 18 to 24, 2021, we want to express a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers at KFL&A Public Health for their commitment and support.

“The successes that we...

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