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Five Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Cases Linked to House Party in Kingston

Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms at least five recent COVID-19 positive cases have been linked to a large party held on September 18 in the 500 block of Johnson Street in Kingston. All individuals who attended this house party are required to self-isolate and to get tested. Once tested, individuals should continue to self-isolate until they receive a negative test result. If after this time, an individual develops symptoms they are required to...

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Increased Level of COVID-19 Activity in KFL&A Area

Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health has announced a change in the community status level of COVID-19 in our area from green to yellow. Each status level represents a different level of COVID-19 severity, based on the number of cases in the KFL&A area and the local capacity to deal with outbreaks and testing.

Since September 9, we have seen 14 new cases of COVID-19. Most of these cases have been individuals under 30 years of age, female, and...

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Anyone with COVID-19 Symptoms or Who Has Tested Positive for COVID-19 MUST Self-Isolate

Kingston, ON – Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health is ordering all individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19 to self-isolate for a minimum of 14 days. KFL&A Public Health is reminding the community of the Class Order, pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990, issued to enforce self-isolation requirements for individuals residing in or present in the KFL&A region who:

1. are identified as a person diagnosed with COVID-19,

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Notice of Board of Health Meeting

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.

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Updated COVID-19 School Screening Tools Will Reduce Unnecessary Absences and Support Safe Return to School

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...

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Top Marks for Immunization Coverage for Students in KFL&A

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...

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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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