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Statement of Support from KFL&A Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health Regarding the Return to School
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:30 AM
The Medical Officer of Health from Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health has released a statement regarding the return to learning when COVID-19 public health measures are lifted across the province.
To all students, school families, education, and school transportation staff:
As of March 21, 2022, the provincial government is lifting the remaining public health and workplace safety measures. This means that masks are no longer universally required for students and staff in...
National Day of Observance for Those Lost to COVID-19
Posted on Friday, March 11, 2022 05:15 AM
March 11, 2022, has been designated as a National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives to COVID-19, and to acknowledge the significant impacts of the pandemic.
“Today, we mourn the tragic loss of more than 37,000 Canadians, including 34 members of our community, due to COVID-19,” said Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, “Over the past two years, our lives have been profoundly altered. Every single person has been affected by the...
High Risk of Drug Poisoning in the KFL&A Region
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2022 06:45 AM
KFL&A Public Health is warning residents that an extremely toxic batch of drugs is circulating in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington area. Emergency services and local harm reduction programs report responding to an increased number of overdoses in the past 24 hours. Drug poisoning presentations include people losing consciousness immediately after consuming a substance and remaining sedated for several hours. Hasting Prince Edward Public Health also issued a warning regarding an...
Cold Weather Health Warning for Kaladar and Bon Echo Park
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022 10:00 AM
With Environment Canada’s forecast is calling for wind chill temperatures near -35°C in Kaladar and Bon Echo Park regions of Lennox & Addington County, KFL&A Public Health is issuing a Cold Weather Health Warning for these areas starting tonight and ending Saturday morning.
Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder or when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast for the KFL&A region by Environment...
Cold Weather Health Warning for KFL&A Region
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2022 07:00 AM
With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for wind chill temperatures below -30°C in all regions of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, KFL&A Public Health have issued a Cold Weather Health Warning starting tonight and ending Saturday morning.
Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder or when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast for the KFL&A region by Environment Canada. When the...
Cold Weather Health Warning for the KFL&A Region
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 07:45 AM
Kingston — With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for wind chill temperatures below -30°C in all regions Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, KFL&A Public Health have issued a Cold Weather Health Warning starting tonight and ending Wednesday morning.
Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder or when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast for the KFL&A region by Environment Canada. When the...
Cold Weather Health Warning Extended for the KFL&A Region
Posted on Friday, January 21, 2022 10:15 AM
With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for wind chill temperatures below -35°C in all regions of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, KFL&A Public Health has extended the Cold Weather Health Warning to Saturday morning.
Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder or when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast for the KFL&A region by Environment Canada. When the temperature drops below -25°C...
Cold Weather Health Warning for the KFL&A Region
Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:00 AM
Kingston — With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for wind chill temperatures below -35°C in all regions of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, KFL&A Public Health is issuing a Cold Weather Health Warning starting tonight and ending Friday morning. Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder or when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast for the KFL&A region by Environment Canada. When the...
Cold Weather Health Warning for Tamworth, Sydenham, and South Frontenac
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:00 AM
Kingston — With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for wind chill temperatures below -30°C in Tamworth, Sydenham, and South Frontenac, KFL&A Public Health is issuing a Cold Weather Health Warning starting Thursday morning and ending Friday morning.
Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder or when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast for the KFL&A region by Environment Canada. When the...
KFL&A Public Health Office and Clinic Closures
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2022 04:00 AM
Kingston —Today, due to inclement weather and the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the public, KFL&A Public Health has cancelled all scheduled COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, Cataraqui Centre, and Selby Community Hall. Any individuals that had an appointment today may walk into any of the agency’s clinic sites during the rest of the week to get their vaccination or rebook their appointment through the website.
As well, KFL&A Public Health main office in Kingston and...