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Increase in Drug-involved Overdoses in KFL&A Area

KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is warning residents of a toxic batch of drugs circulating in the KFL&A area. Increases in overdoses have been noted in emergency departments, 9-1-1 calls for overdoses, and local harm reduction programs. Initial reports indicate that in some cases, the substance consumed was cocaine. Fentanyl toxicity is suspected.

KFL&A Public Health is urging all people who use drugs to not mix drugs, do test amounts, and to never use alone. Using drugs alone is a major risk...

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Statement of Support from Local Medical Officers of Health Regarding the Return to School

Hastings, Prince Edward, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Counties – The Medical Officers of Health from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) and Kingston, Frontenac, and  Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health have released a joint statement regarding the upcoming return to school for students and educators across the region.

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As September approaches, we understand that many local families may be feeling some uncertainty about sending their children back to...

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Local Public Health and School Boards Working Together to Support Safe Return to School

Kingston, ON – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) and KFL&A Public Health are working together with local school boards to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for students and staff this September.

As announced today by the Ontario Premier, Doug Ford and the Minister of Education, Stephen Leece, Ontario elementary and secondary schools will return to classes in September.

HPEPH and KFL&A Public Health have been working together with school boards throughout the summer to...

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COVID-19 Instructions to Persons Responsible for a Business or Organization Permitted to Open

During our transition into Stage 3 of re-opening businesses, KFL&A Public Health released a letter to businesses outlining necessary instructions to keep our communities safe and our economies growing.

The letter provides a clear direction to help businesses and organization owners and operators continue to be part of the solution in keeping our communities safe.

“The key to continued success in protecting our health and our economy from COVID-19 is in our hands. We sincerely thank you for your...

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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 Saturday July 18, 2020 through to Sunday July 19, 2020 and possibly continuing overnight into Monday.  A combination of heat andhigh 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...

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KFL&A Board of Health Support Canada – United States Border Closure

Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Board of Health issued a letter of support for the request to keep the border between Canada and the United States (US) closed to non-essential travellers until the COVID-19 pandemic is better controlled in the United States.

“This letter of support was initiated in response to The Premier of Ontario’s request to keep the border between Canada and the US to essential travellers only and urge Prime Minister Trudeau to keep the cross-border...

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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 throughout the rest of this week.  A combination of heat andhigh 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 warning is issued by Environment Canada for the KFL&A area...

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Kingston Organizations Encourage Community Kindness

Kingston, ON – The introduction of COVID-19 to our country and our community has brought about unprecedented challenges. The last few months have been hard, and we know that residents are trying to adapt to these challenges the best that they can. Collectively, we want to encourage residents to be kind to one another as we gradually and safely re-open parts of our community.

There are many reasons why people from across the region, the country and in some cases even from the United States would...

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New Self-isolation Requirements for Clients of Georgia Nail Salon

Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health issued new self-isolation requirements for all clients of Georgia Nail salon at 4499 Bath Road in Amherstview. All clients who have sought services at this salon from June 12 to June 25 are required to get tested and to self-isolate for 14 days after last exposure regardless of test results. All clients are asked to continue to monitor for symptoms and if they develop symptoms to get re-tested.

“The well-being...

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KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning

KINGSTON–  Due to high temperatures and humidex levels Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Thursday July 2, 2020 through to Sunday July 5, 2020 and possibly continuing overnight into Monday.  A combination of heat andhigh 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 &...

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