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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...
Kingston Organizations Encourage Community Kindness
Posted on Friday, July 03, 2020 07:45 AM
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...
New Self-isolation Requirements for Clients of Georgia Nail Salon
Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2020 10:00 AM
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...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning
Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2020 07:00 AM
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 &...
Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Case at Amherstview Golf Course
Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12:15 PM
Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at the Amherstview Golf Course at Golf Course Road in Amherstview. All patrons who attended this facility on June 22, 23, or 24 are required to get tested and self-isolate pending a negative test result. If after this time, a client develops symptoms they are required to self-isolate again and to get re-tested.
“The health and safety of the patrons and staff of the...
COVID-19 Message to All Personal Service Settings in the KFLA Region
Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 11:45 AM
Kingston—Due to the current outbreaks in personal service settings, KFL&A Public Health Inspectors are conducting additional inspections at all personal service settings in the KFL&A region. Public Health Inspectors will be enforcing the Nails and Aesthetic Services Checklist. This Checklist is found on the agency’s website at www.kflaph.ca/NailsAndEstheticsChecklist/
The Owner or Operator of the personal services setting shall operate the business in compliance with the advice, recommendations...
Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Case at Georgia Nail Salon
Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 11:00 AM
Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at 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 self-isolate and to get tested. Once tested, clients should continue to self-isolate until they receive a negative test result. If after this time, a client develops symptoms they are required to self-isolate again and to get...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Class Order to Enforce Self-Isolation Requirements
Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 11:00 AM
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 self-isolation requirements for individuals residing in or present in the KFL&A region who:
a) are identified as a person diagnosed with COVID-19,b) have the signs or symptoms of COVID-19, have similar signs or symptoms, or who have tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting results,c) otherwise have reasonable grounds...
KFL&A Public Health Orders Face Coverings Mandatory in Commercial Establishments
Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 11:15 AM
Kingston, ON – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health issued an Order requiring all individuals to wear a face covering (e.g., homemade or purchased mask, scarf or bandana) when entering and accessing services at any commercial establishments in the KFL&A area. This Order is effective on Saturday, June 27 at 12:01 a.m.
“We have seen more people wearing face coverings voluntarily and making them mandatory reinforces best practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19...