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First Death from COVID-19 Confirmed in KFL&A Region

KFL&A Public Health has received lab confirmation of the first death related to COVID-19 in the KFL&A region. A male in his 80’s passed away on January 9, 2021, at hospital.

“We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the individual who died today,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “This reinforces the reality of COVID-19 in our community and I urge individuals to do everything they can to prevent its spread, recognizing that many are...

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Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Cases at Rogers Store at Cataraqui Town Centre

Kingston, ON – Today, KFL&A Public Health confirmed COVID-19 positive cases at the Rogers Store located at Cataraqui Town Centre, 945 Gardiners Rd., Kingston. KFL&A Public Health is unable to contact all customers who may have been exposed.

Customers who were shopping in the Rogers Store between December 17 to December 22, 2020 may be affectedand are recommended to book an appointment for testing at their local assessment centre.

The COVID-19 assessment centres in the KFL&A region are open daily and...

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KFL&A Region Moved to Orange-Restrict Level

Kingston, ON – Today at 4:45 p.m. the government of Ontario announced that the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) region will move from the Yellow–Protect level to the Orange–Restrict level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open COVID-19 Response Framework. The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in KFL&A over the past two weeks means that the region meets the criteria for the orange–restrict level, with a weekly incidence rate between 25 and 39.9 cases per 100,000.

The move to the...

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Holiday Hours for KFL&A Public Health Programs and Services

KINGSTON—KFL&A Public Health will continue to provide essential services related to COVID-19 (e.g., contact tracing and case management) throughout the holiday period. The schedule for other agency programs and services will be modified over the next couple of weeks.  Main office – KingstonOur Kingston office will be closed to the public on:·         Thursday, December 24, 2020·         Friday, December 25, 2020·         Monday, December 28, 2020·         Thursday, December 31, 2020·        ...

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COVID-19 Positive Cases Linked to Multiple House Parties in Kingston

Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms multiple recent COVID-19 positive cases attended several house parties held on December 11 and December 12 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...

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Clarification on Class Order for Owners and Staff Working in Home and Community Care Organizations

Kingston, ON – A Class Order was issued on December 10, 2020 pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 for owners and staff working in home and community care organizations.

The organizations covered under this order include those that provide services in client homes and are under contract to provide services to patients on behalf of Ontario Health or the South East Local Health Integration Network.

Owners are required to enforce stronger infection prevention...

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Risk of Drug-involved Overdoses Remains High in KFL&A

KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is warning residents that an extremely toxic batch of drugs continues to circulate in Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington. Local harm reduction programs report unusually high rates of overdoses in the last ten days. Partners indicate that very small amounts of a drug, regardless of how the drug is consumed, are enough to cause overdose. People are experiencing extremely heavy sedation that can last for hours. In some cases, people are experiencing severe...

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Ontario’s Workplace Education and Safety Awareness Campaign Comes to KFL&A Area

Kingston—The Ontario government has launched a series of education and safety awareness campaigns to ensure businesses across the province are taking the necessary steps to keep employees, consumers and the public safe. These campaigns support the current efforts of police, municipal by-law officers, and public health inspectors to educate businesses and ensure compliance with the COVID-19 health and safety requirements.

The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington region is pleased to...

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Class Order for Owners and Staff Working in Home and Community Care Organizations

Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health issued a Class Order pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 to enforce the following requirements for owners and operators of home and community care organizations.

• To ensure staff are aware of and practicing appropriate infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices.
• To conduct regular IPAC audits and provide education to ensure any deficiencies are corrected.
• To...

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COVID-19 Positive Cases Linked to Multiple House Parties in Kingston

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...

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