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Significant Increase in COVID-19 Cases in KFL&A

Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a significant increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the KFL&A region. The COVID-19 cases are rising quickly as they are being driven by the Delta COVID-19 variant, which is transmitted easily in social settings, and can cause greater severity of disease.

All individuals that are experiencing symptoms should get tested for COVID-19. Additionally, unimmunized, or partially immunized eligible individuals are strongly...

Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Case at Italo-Canadian Club Wedding Reception, Kingston

Kingston—Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at Italo-Canadian Club, 1174 Italia Lane, Kingston. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended the wedding reception at Italo-Canadian Club on Saturday, November 20 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. get tested immediately, and isolate until they receive a negative test result. Those in attendance who were unvaccinated (e.g., patrons under 12 years of age and those with a...

KFL&A Public Health Issues Class Order to Restrict Indoor Social Gatherings in Private Dwellings

Kingston—Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, 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 proactively protect our community, keep our schools safe and open, and prevent an impact on our healthcare resources by implementing indoor social gathering restrictions in private dwellings within Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington region.

This Class Order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, November...

KFL&A Public Health Issues Letter of Instruction to Protect Individuals Aged 12 to 17 Years in Indoor Sports

Kingston – Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health issued a Letter of Instruction pursuant to Section 2 (2.1) of Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step to enforce required proof of vaccination of first dose COIVD-19 vaccine or a valid medical exemption for individuals between the ages of 12 and 17 years participating or associated with indoor organized sports and recreation activities, effective 12:01 a.m. on...

KFL&A Public Health are Implementing Additional Screening requirements for Students, Staff, and Visitors

KFL&A Public Health are Implementing Additional Screening Requirements for Students, Staff, and Visitors

Kingston – Today, KFL&A Public Health is implementing additional screening requirements related to COVID-19 symptoms, for school attendance. Our case and contact management data demonstrate that most of the cases were symptomatic in school and their symptoms were predominantly nasal congestion and runny nose.

These additional screening requirements are being put in place to slow the rise of...

Online COVID-19 Vaccination Bookings for Children 5 to 11 years of age Open Tomorrow

Tomorrow, November 23, 2021, KFL&A Public Health’s online vaccine clinic booking tool will open appointments for children 5 to 11 years of age (born 2016 or earlier) at 8:00 a.m. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the region and with the holiday season approaching, getting everyone fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is more important than ever. Booking through KFL&A Public Health’s online tool offers the fastest access to available local clinic appointments. The provincial booking system will...

KFL&A Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccination plan for those 5 to 11 years of age

Today KFL&A Public Health released it's plan to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children 5 to 11 years of age living in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington region. The plan will come into effect once the Province of Ontario provides vaccine to our region.

KFL&A Public Health’s vaccine plan ensures first doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to 13,000 eligible children in our community. By vaccinating those in our community that are 5 to 11 years of age, we increase the entire...

KFL&A Public Health Declares Community Spread

Kingston – Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health KFL&A Public Health declares COVID-19 community spread in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.

Community spread happens when there are many positive COVID-19 cases and clusters of positive COVID-19 cases in our community, which cannot be accounted for by known exposures.

In order to slow or stop community spread and new infections, everyone in our community must continue to practice infection prevention measures. All residents, are...

Kingston Transit Rider Confirmed Positive for COVID-19

Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case travelled on Kingston Transit bus routes.

• Saturday, November 6, 2021: Route 16 departing the Kingston Centre transfer point at 12:30 p.m. until arriving at Concession St/Kingscourt Ave. at 12:35 p.m. 
• Tuesday, November 9, 2021: Route 1 departing downtown transfer point at 7:50 a.m. until arriving at Division St./First Canada Ave. at 8:10 a.m. 

KFL&A Public Health is unable to identify all riders...

Kingston Transit Rider Confirmed Positive for COVID-19

Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case travelled on Kingston Transit bus routes.

• Wednesday, November 10: Express Route 701 departing Division St./Kirkpatrick St. at 6:05 a.m. until arriving at the Frontenac Mall at 6:30 a.m.
• Thursday, November 11: Route 7 departing the Cataraqui Centre at 4:00 p.m. until arriving at Elliott Ave. at 4:20 p.m.
• Thursday, November 11: Express Route 701 departing Division St./Kirkpatrick St. at 6:05 a.m...