Back to SearchKingston—KFL&A Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health has reissued the Class Order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Effective immediately, the amendments revise and clarify self-isolation requirements and the legal obligations of those who are cases of COVID-19.
“Upon further consideration and based on the local epidemiological evidence household members (close contacts) are not required to self-isolate while waiting for a family or roommates’ test results. This includes parents or guardians of a person under 16 years of age,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “We sincerely apologize for any concerns this previous recommendation has caused families. We will continue to monitor the local status of COVID-19 and communicate as required to keep our community updated and to prevent the spread of this virus.”
The key amendment made to the Class Order is the length of time has changed from 14 days to at least 10 days that a COVID-19 case has to self-isolate from the date on which they first experienced symptoms or as otherwise been directed.
For up to date information on COVID-19 residents are asked to check the provincial website and KFL&A Public Health’s website.
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