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COVID-19 Positive Cases Linked to Multiple House Parties in Kingston
Posted on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 12:15 PM
Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms at least 2 recent COVID-19 positive cases attended several house parties held on December 4 and 5 in the university district during their period of communicability. All individuals who attended house parties in this area are required to self-isolate and to get tested if symptoms occur. Once tested, individuals should continue to self-isolate until they receive a negative test result. If after this...
Confirmed outbreak of COVID-19 at Gananoque Chevrolet and the CSN Gananoque Collision Centre
Posted on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 12:00 PM
Today, Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health at Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit and Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health are advising the public that the Health Unit is following up on an outbreak of cases of COVID-19 at the Gananoque Chev Buick GMC Cadillac (Main Dealership includes sales, parts, service/garage) located at 439 King Street East Gananoque and CSN Gananoque Collision Centre 380 Herbert Street, Gananoque.
All customers from...
Increased Level of Widespread Community Activity of COVID-19
Posted on Monday, December 07, 2020 08:00 AM
Kingston, ON – As the transmission of COVID-19 continues to grow within the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington area, and throughout the rest of the province, KFL&A 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.
“Our...
KFL&A Board of Health Advocates to Federal Government for No-fault Compensation for Adverse Effects Following Immunization
Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2020 08:30 AM
Thursday December 3, 2020
For immediate release
KINGSTON – Vaccination is among public health’s greatest achievements in terms of reducing the illness and death associated with disease. Vaccines are safe and effective, but like any medicine, they can cause unwanted or unexpected health effects following immunization, or adverse events. There were approximately 8.6 million doses of vaccine distributed in Ontario in 2018, resulting in 21 serious adverse events being reported. This represents about...
Increase in Drug-involved Overdoses in KFL&A and Surrounding area
Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 10:15 AM
KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is warning residents of a toxic batch of drugs circulating in Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington and Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. Recent reports indicate an increase in overdose-related 9-1-1 calls. Initial reports from Hastings and Prince Edward Counties indicate that drugs may be contaminated with fentanyl that appears greenish grey or purple in colour. In other cases, contaminants may be colourless and therefore undetectable. As substances may...
Outcomes from Food Service Workers’ Surveillance Testing Initiative
Posted on Friday, November 27, 2020 11:30 AM
Kingston— Last week with a rise in cases associated with food service workers, KFL&A Public Health issued a memo to food premises operators recommending staff get tested. As a result of this surveillance initiative, visits to the KFL&A area COVID-19 assessment centres increased by 1.5 times between November 19 to November 25. There was a total of 3,951 individuals (both symptomatic and asymptomatic) assessed during this week compared to 2,531 individuals having been assessed the previous week.
Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Case on Canada Coach Megabus
Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020 11:00 AM
Kingston, ON – Today, KFL&A Public Health confirmed a COVID-19 positive case as a passenger of a Megabus route between Kingston and Pearson International Airport in Toronto. KFL&A Public Health is unable to contact some of the passengers who may have been exposed.
Passengers who may be affected took the following routes:
November 14, 2020 Departure: Kingston Bus Terminal 12:30 p.m. Arrival: Toronto Pearson International Airport 4:00 p.m.
November 17, 2020 Departure: Toronto Pearson International...
Do Your Part to Keep KFL&A Area Safe and Open
Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 08:00 AM
Case counts of COVID-19 are increasing across the province. They are also rising now in our KFL&A region which demands increased vigilance and continued efforts of all KFL&A residents to do their part to keep our region safe and open.
On November 3, (and updated November 9), the provincial government released the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. The document outlines an approach to reducing spread of infections, reducing social interactions, and limiting the harm to...
Test Your Home for Radon
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 08:45 AM
Kingston, ON – Homeowners in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) area are encouraged to test their homes for radon. From November 1 to November 30, KFL&A Public Health will be selling a limited supply of certified radon tests for $25. This year, due to COVID-19 precautions, radon tests will only be available for purchase online at kflaph.ca/radon. Tests will be shipped directly to the purchaser at the beginning of December. Homeowners can return the test three months later to...
Kingston Transit Rider Confirmed Positive for COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 08:45 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 1 on:
- October 20: northbound trip from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and southbound trip from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- October 21: northbound trip from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and southbound trip from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- October 22: northbound trip from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and southbound trip from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- October 23: northbound...