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Cold weather health warning for the KFL&A region

Kingston — With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for wind chill temperatures values of -35°C to -45°C in the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington region, KFL&A Public Health is issuing a Cold Weather Health Warning starting tonight into Friday morning and again Friday night into Saturday morning.

Environment Canada issues an extreme cold weather warning in Southeastern Ontario when the temperature or windchill is expected to reach -35°C for at least two hours. When the temperature...

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KFL&A Public Health issues a heat warning for multiple areas in the region

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, Tamworth, Sydenham, South Frontenac, and Napanee due to high heat and humidex levels.  A two-day heat event is expected Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2022. Maximum temperatures are expected to be in the high twenties or low thirties, with minimum temperatures in the low twenties, bringing little relief from the heat. Humidex values are expected to reach the high thirties to low forties.

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Cancellation of KFL&A Public Health programs and services during the afternoon of Thursday, June 23, 2022

KFL&A Public Health programs and services, regularly scheduled for Thursday, June 23, are cancelled as staff, management, and board members participate in the agency’s annual recognition event. • Kingston office will be closed on Thursday, June 23 from 12 to 4:30 p.m.Clinic closures on Thursday, June 23 are as follows:• There will be no access to the drop-in naloxone distribution at the main and branch offices during the office closures.• There will be no Quick Test Clinic on Thursday, June 23. 

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Avian Influenza has been identified in the KFL&A Region

KINGSTON – Avian Influenza A (H5N1) has been identified in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington region. Avian Influenza is a viral disease that affects mostly domestic poultry and wild birds such as geese, ducks, and shore birds. Wild birds, especially waterfowl, are a natural reservoir for mild strains of avian influenza. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain H5N1 is known to kill both wild birds and commercial poultry.

The Province of Ontario is working with local,...

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Notice of Board of Health Meeting

Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s January meeting will be hosted by virtual conference.Date:                              Wednesday, January 26, 2022Time:                             1:00 p.m. Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.

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Notice of Board of Health Meeting

The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s August meeting will be hosted by video teleconference.Date: Friday, August 20, 2021Time: 10:00 a.m.A copy of the Board agenda is attached and below. Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.BOARD OF HEALTHFriday, August 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m. (Boardroom)

1. Call to Order2. Territorial Acknowledgement (Board Chair)3. Roll Call4. Conflict of Interest

GENERAL AGENDA5. Approval of...

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Notice of Board of Health Meeting

Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s June meeting will be hosted by virtual conference.

Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021Time: 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.--30—

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Message from KFL&A Public Health MOH and Board of Health Members

The people in our KFL&A community have given an extraordinary effort to keep COVID-19 from spreading and the KFL&A Board of Health and Dr. Kieran Moore want to express our deepest appreciation to everyone involved in this great effort. For all of us—staying home, shifting social visits to virtual visits, screening daily and getting tested if having any symptoms—our current situation has also meant considerable sacrifice. We also recognise the increased hardship public health measures have...

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An Appeal to Young Adults from KFL&A Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health

Kingston— As Ontario eases restrictions and reopens the province, the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, especially amongst adults in the 20 to 29 year age group. This is particularly concerning as post-secondary institutions are set to begin classes next week.

“We recognize that the impact of COVID-19 has been particularly stressful for young adults who have likely been cooped up since March and are excited about returning to classes in a place away from parents and close to friends,”...

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A Joint Statement on the Enforcement of Social Gathering Restrictions in Kingston

Kingston Police

City of Kingston

KFL&A Public Health

COVID-19 rates remain low in KFL&A, and all members of the community must stay vigilant in the collective fight against this disease. The community’s ability to contain disease spread depends on our commitment to following public health’s requirements and guidance.

As we welcome the fall, residents are urged to continue to protect and respect each other by avoiding large gatherings. It is important for our community to pay close attention to and...

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