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Variants of Concern are Cause of Over 40 Per Cent of New COVID-19 Cases in KFL&A

Kingston— Today Dr. Moore has confirmed that 42.1 per cent of cases reported within KFL&A in the last 7-day period ending on March 18 are variants of concern and provincially, Ontario is reporting 2380 new cases, a sharp rise in total cases with an average provincial variant positivity of 49.1 per cent (same time period).

Variants of concern spread more easily from person to person and may be associated with changes in both severity of illness and death. 

“With more variants of concern being...

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Kingston Transit Rider Confirmed Positive for COVID-19

Kingston— Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case travelled on Kingston Transit Bus Route 502 and 4. 

• March 21: Route 502 leaving Cataraqui Centre transfer point at 1:25 p.m., arriving at King Street/Portsmouth Avenue at 1:50 p.m.
• March 21: Route 4 leaving Princess Street/Victoria Street area at 2:20 p.m., arriving at Cataraqui Centre transfer point at 2:50 p.m.

KFL&A Public Health is unable to identify all riders on the route and is...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Coco Frutti Restaurant Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that a patron who attended Coco Frutti, 768 Gardiners Rd, Kingston has tested positive for COVID-19.

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Coco Frutti Restaurant on Friday, March 19, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested at one of our local assessment centres.

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KFL&A Public Health's Medical Officer of Health Receives AstraZeneca Inoculation

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health received his COVID-19 vaccine at Amherstview Drugs. 

 “I feel hopeful in being part of the solution to put an end to this pandemic,” said Dr. Kieran Moore. “The vaccine is safe and has been shown to be extremely effective. The benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risks associated with contracting COVID-19.”

Ontario began rolling out the AstraZeneca vaccine in select pharmacies in three regions in Ontario,...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases at TresOrs Jewellers

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that if you have visited TresOrs Jewellers, 235 Princess St., Kingston you may have been exposed to a positive case of COVID-19. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended this location between March 13 to March 20, 2021 may have been exposed to COVID-19. KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals affected by this exposure to please do the following:

• Test immediately at a local...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Kingston Frontenac Public Library

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that an individual who attended the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, central branch, 130 Johnson St, Kingston has tested positive for COVID-19. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who visited the second floor of the library on Tuesday, March 16, between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested at...

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COVID-19 Rate Increasing Significantly in City of Kingston

Kingston, ON – As the transmission of COVID-19 continues to grow within the downtown core, City of Kingston residents are facing a critical time in the fight against this virus. Everyone must strengthen their efforts to contain its spread. This increased level of COVID-19 activity impacts and threatens our health and lives, businesses, and the ability of our healthcare system to manage the increased demands of its services.

“With 13 new cases already today, our local data indicates a rate over 30...

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KFL&A Region Moved to Yellow-Protect Level

Kingston, ON – Today the government of Ontario announced that the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) region will move from the Green-Prevent level to the Yellow–Protect level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open COVID-19 Response Framework. The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in KFL&A over the past few weeks means that the region meets the criteria for the yellow-protect level.

The move to the yellow–protect level means that strengthened public health measures will come into effect...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Pharmacy Initiative and Mass Clinic Age Eligibility Expanded.

Kingston –With approximately 53 per cent of KFL&A residents aged 80 years and older having received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Ontario government is expanding appointments through its online booking system to adults 75 years of age and older (born 1946 or earlier), effective Monday, March 22, 2021.

• If you are eligible to schedule an appointment book online: www.ontario.ca/bookvaccine• If you require assistance with booking, have a red and white health card, or have...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Lone Star Texas Grill Restaurant Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that a patron was a COVID-19 positive case at the Lone Star Texas Grill, 251 Ontario St, Kingston.

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Lone Star Texas Grill Restaurant on Saturday, March 13, between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested at one of our local assessment centres.

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