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Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Cases at MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company Holiday Market
Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2021 11:15 AM
Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, confirms multiple COVID-19 positive cases at MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company Holiday Market, located at 1915 County Road 22, Bath, Ontario. Several people who attended the event were potentially infectious with COVID-19, suspected to be the Omicron variant of concern.
Individuals who attended the MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company Holiday Market, on December 4 or 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. must test as soon as possible...
New Case and Contact Requirements For All Positive COVID-19 Cases in the KFL&A Region
Posted on Friday, December 10, 2021 12:45 PM
Today, KFL&A Public Health is implementing enhanced measures to address the confirmation of the Omicron variant and record high COVID-19 case counts in our region. All COVID-19 close contacts of cases MUST isolate for 10 days regardless of vaccination status. If you are a close-contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case and have not yet been contacted by public health, please self-isolate and get tested.
“All evidence appears to show that Omicron will spread more quickly than we’ve seen with the Delta...
First Confirmed Influenza A Case for 2021-2022 Season in the KFL&A Area
Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2021 10:00 AM
Kingston – KFL&A Public Health has received laboratory confirmation of the first case of Influenza A for the 2021-2022 season. It is important to get immunized now to prevent Influenza A from spreading throughout the region, especially during the fourth wave of COVID-19. KFL&A area residents can find the closest immunization clinic online at Ontario.ca/flu.
The sooner a person is immunized against influenza, the sooner they and vulnerable people around them are protected from this contagious and...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Letter of Instruction to Protect the Public from COVID-19
Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2021 07:00 AM
Kingston – Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, issued a Letter of Instruction (LOI) pursuant to Section 2 of Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step, to require businesses and organizations to implement strict mask use and an expanded list of symptoms for screening staff and patrons, effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
“Social interaction in businesses and organizations have the potential to...
Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Cases at The Ale House & Canteen, Kingston
Posted on Wednesday, December 08, 2021 12:30 PM
Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms multiple COVID-19 positive cases at The Ale House & Canteen, located at 393 Princess St, Kingston.
KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended The Ale House & Canteen, located at 393 Princess St, Kingston, during the following dates:
- Friday, November 26, from 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Saturday, November 27, from 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Sunday, November 28, from 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Thursday, December 2,...
COVID-19 Sample Confirms Presence of Omicron Variant in KFL&A Region
Posted on Wednesday, December 08, 2021 09:00 AM
Kingston— Today, KFL&A Public Health has been notified of the whole genome sequencing results of a sample from an individual positive for COVID-19. The sequencing confirms that the newly identified Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is present in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region. At this time, the individual identified with the Omicron variant does not have a travel history. KFL&A Public Health continues to investigate the COVID-19 case to identify transmission.
It is...
Significant Increase in COVID-19 Cases in KFL&A
Posted on Monday, December 06, 2021 10:00 AM
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
Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2021 08:30 AM
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
Posted on Friday, November 26, 2021 08:00 AM
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
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 08:45 AM
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...