CFB Kingston reports COVID-19 outbreaks in two units

Kingston’s Canadian Forces Base has confirmed that there are two units currently facing COVID-19 outbreaks.

In a statement Sunday, the base confirmed that it is experiencing a “higher than normal” number of cases.

While the Department of National Defence and Canadian Air force does not provide COVID-19 numbers at the local level, there are currently 13 active cases within the total armed forces population.

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Kingston has seen a sudden spike in cases over the past week, with active cases sitting at 618 as of Friday.

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