COVID Kingston

• Kingston health expert says moves to lift pandemic mandates are ahead of schedule

  In response to Ontario's plan to lift key COVID-19 restrictions March 21, Kingston's Dr. Gerald Evans says the shift to pre-pandemic life seems premature.

  Economy

  Mar 10, 2022
  
• Kingston’s last comedy club hopes to stay open

  The owner of Absolute Comedy in Kingston says the doors aren't closed officially — at least not yet.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Oglaza ‘cautiously optimistic’ KFL&A has turned a corner in Omicron wave

  KFL&A Public Health's medical officer of health says he is cautiously optimistic the region has turned a corner in the Omicron wave of COVID-19.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2022
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• Kingston Health Sciences Centre outlines new guidelines for COVID-19 testing

  Kingston Health Sciences Centre has updated its eligibility requirements for COVID-19 testing at the Beechgrove Assessment Centre.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2022
• KFL&A region continues to have worst COVID-19 case rates in Canada

  During a media call on Wednesday, medical officer of health Dr. Piotr Oglaza said KFL&A Public Health continues to see high COVID-19 testing rates.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2021
• Big drop in new COVID-19 cases for KFL&A, active cases at 1,539

  Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Public Health is reporting 81 new cases on Tuesday, down from the 141 on Monday. Active cases are now at 1,539.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2021
• Ontario running low on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine but says it has plenty of Moderna for everyone

  Over the weekend, the Waterloo and Kingston public health units announced they would only be giving doses of Moderna to those over the age of 30.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2021
• St. Lawrence College moves exams to ‘alternate delivery’ as COVID-19 cases rise

  In response to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the region, St. Lawrence College has decided to pivot away from in-person exams starting Tuesday.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2021
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• KFL&A Public Health expands list of restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases

  Kingston-area public health officials are implementing new restrictions in an effort to curb the number of COVID-19 cases in the region. 

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
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• 44 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston region, 310 active

  KFL&A Public Health recorded 44 new cases of COVID-19 over the course of the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 310 Friday afternoon.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2021