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Behind the scenes at Kingston’s COVID-19 assessment centre

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments Beechgrove Complex, COVID-19, COVID-19 Assessment Centre, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 response, Dr. David Pichora, Dr. Kieran Moore, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Kristen Lipscombe, Leon's Centre, Memorial Centre

On Saturday, Sep. 26, 2020, Kingston’s Community COVID-19 Assessment Centre (AC) opened at its new location at the Beechgrove Complex,

MPP Arthur announces NDP plan for jobs, financial security

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments accommodations, COVID-19, economic impact of COVID-19, economic recovery, equality in the workplace, financial security, food sector, future layoffs, insurance gouging, job loss, jobs, Kingston, Kingston and the Islands, MPP Ian Arthur, Ontario NDP, payroll, Provincial NDP, restaurant jobs, Save Main Street plan, tourism and hospitality, woker safety

MPP Ian Arthur addressed the media on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 to announce an NDP plan for jobs and financial

Dr Moore addresses community as active COVID-19 cases rise

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments contact tracing, Covid Alert, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 testing, Dr. Kieran Moore, enforcement, KFL&A Public Health, Medical Officer of Health, Queen's University, SeQure app

Kingston’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore is asking the public to be aware as the number of COVID-19

Community News Releases

OPP increasing enforcement of COVID-19 private gatherings

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments COVID-19 restrictions, limit transmission of COVID-19, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Public Health Units, Reopening Ontario Act, social gatherings, support health care system

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released a statement today, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, to ensure everyone is aware of

Second positive case in a Queen’s residence reported

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments COVID-19 pandemic, KFL&A Public Health, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), Leonard Hall, Queens University, residence

The Residence Life and Services Team at Queen’s University has issued a notice to students that a resident of Leonard

DSF to showcase winners of their Birth Story Contest with a Birth Sharing Circle

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments birth experiences, Birth Sharing Circle, Birth Story Contest, COVID-19, Doula Support Foundation, doulas, local event, online events, positive birth culture, virtual event, writing contest

The Doula Support Foundation is holding a free online event, the Birth Sharing Circle, to celebrate writers, birthers, and birth

Increase of COVID-19 cases concerns Medical Officer of Health

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Cris Vilela 0 Comments COVID-19

Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health has announced a change in the community status level

KFL&A Public Health issues stern reminder on self-isolation requirements

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments Class order, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, KFL&A Public Health, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), Kingston Police, section 22

Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health is reminding people with COVID-19 symptoms or a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis to

Art Events News

Art enthusiasts are invited downtown for a distanced Art After Dark experience

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Art After Dark, art galleries, downtown Kingston, Downtown Kingston BIA, local art, local artists, local businesses, physical distancing, physical distancing guidelines

Art galleries and art loving businesses will once again open their doors for Art After Dark tonight, Friday, Sept. 25,

KHSC releases updated COVID-19 testing guidelines, new centre opens Saturday

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments Beechgrove, Beechgrove Complex, COVID-19, COVID-19 Assessment Centre, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 response, COVID-19 testing, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Leon's Centre, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Ontario government

The Ontario government has tightened the criteria for people seeking COVID-19 tests, as long lineups at assessment centres have been

Campus Health News

Positive case of COVID-19 in Queen’s University residence

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments COVID-19, COVID-19 case in residence, COVID-19 cases, COVID-19 protocols, COVID-19 response, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), positive case of COVID-19, Queen's University, self-isolation, student in residence

A student who lives in residence at Queen’s University has tested positive for COVID-19. Queen’s has been advised by Kingston,

Public Health has secured extra doses of flu vaccine for Kingston region

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments

Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health has confirmed that they have successfully secured additional doses of the influenza

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