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Increased Risk for COVID-19 in KFL&A Region

Kingston— As of Monday, April 12, KFL&A Public Health is monitoring 135 active cases of COVID-19, as well as over 580 high-risk contacts in the community. Our local data indicates that COVID-19 cases are at the highest levels to date, confirming the upward surge of the variants of this virus in our community with an incidence rate of 54.9 per 100,000 (red-protect level) and 1.56 % positivity (orange-restrict level).

“The vast majority of this sharp rise in cases are in younger people, aged 18 to...

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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared in the City of Kingston’s University District

Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak among young adults aged 18 to 29 years of age, as they currently make up over 70 per cent of the active cases in our region. In this age group in the City of Kingston’s University District there are 70 active cases of COVID-19.

KFL&A Public Health’s investigations have revealed transmission is occurring during close, unprotected contact between individuals in social settings...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Walmart Supercentre Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at Walmart Supercentre, 1130 Midland Ave., Kingston. KFL&A Public Health is unable to contact all customers who may have been exposed.

Customers who were shopping in Walmart Supercentre on April 3, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. may be affected and are recommended to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.

As part of the COVID-19 case management and contact tracing process, KFL&A...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Tango Nuevo Restaurant Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at Tango Nuevo Restaurant at 331 King St. Kingston. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Tango Nuevo Restaurant on Friday, April 2, 2021 between 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to self-isolate regardless of symptoms. KFL&A Public Health will provide outreach over the next few days by phone or text.

We recommend that individuals affected by this exposure get tested...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases (patrons) at The Brass Pub Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirmed that several patrons who were COVID-19 positive attended The Brass Pub, 403 Princess St., Kingston. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended The Brass Pub on Friday, April 2, between 4 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested at one of our local assessment centres. 

KFL&A Public Health also...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases (patrons) at The Mansion Restaurant & Bar in Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirmed that several patrons who were COVID-19 positive attended The Mansion Restaurant & Bar, 506 Princess St, Kingston. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended The Mansion Restaurant and Bar on Monday, March 29, between 6:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. or Friday, April 2, between 5 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate...

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KFL&A Public Health Rescind Class Order as KFL&A Area Moves to COVID-19 Shutdown

Kingston—Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health has rescinded the Class Order pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 originally issued on March 13, 2021 for the City of Kingston.

The Order is rescinded as of Friday, April 2, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. due to the provincewide shutdown measures that will come into effect on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. and stay in place for at least four weeks. The provincewide shutdown...

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KFL&A’s Vaccination Strategy Marks Significant Milestones

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...

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First Dose Completed for Retirement Home Residents

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...

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Provincial Online Appointment System Opens to Adults 70 Years of Age and Older

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...

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