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Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 09:00 AM
Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s September meeting will be hosted by teleconference.Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020Time: 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.
Updated COVID-19 School Screening Tools Will Reduce Unnecessary Absences and Support Safe Return to School
Posted on Monday, September 21, 2020 10:00 AM
Kingston— Today, Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Limestone District School Board, and KFL&A Public Health have shared updated COVID-19 screening protocols with school communities, to support safe and healthy school environments in our region. In response to the new online school screening tool that was launched by the province on September 14, 2020.
KFL&A Public Health has collaborated with the school board administration to develop school board protocols that will assist...
Top Marks for Immunization Coverage for Students in KFL&A
Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2020 08:30 AM
Kingston, ON —Students in the KFL&A area earn top marks for the 2018 to 2019 school year in Public Health Ontario’s Immunization Coverage Report for School Pupils. Over ninety-five (95.4) percent of eligible 7-year olds in KFL&A were up to date with all immunizations required for school attendance. This was the highest recorded immunization coverage for this age group in the province. As well, 84.7% of 17-year olds in the KFL&A area were up to date with all immunizations which was well above...
Increase in Drug-involved Overdoses in KFL&A Area
Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2020 07:00 AM
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...
Statement of Support from Local Medical Officers of Health Regarding the Return to School
Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020 12:15 PM
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...
Local Public Health and School Boards Working Together to Support Safe Return to School
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:00 AM
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...
COVID-19 Instructions to Persons Responsible for a Business or Organization Permitted to Open
Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2020 07:45 AM
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...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning
Posted on Friday, July 17, 2020 12:15 PM
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...
KFL&A Board of Health Support Canada – United States Border Closure
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2020 07:30 AM
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...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning
Posted on Monday, July 06, 2020 12:00 PM
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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