KFLA Public Health

• KFL&A Public Health encouraging proactive approach to flu season

  With the first case of Influenza A detected in Kingston as well as a recent wastewater COVID-19 data spike, health officials are encouraging a proactive approach to flu season.

  Canada

  Sep 8
  
• Kingston, Ont. opens facilities for residents to escape wildfire smoke

  The City of Kingston has opened a number of locations to give residents some respite from the smoky air.

  Canada

  Jun 7
  
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• KFL&A region named ‘high risk’ for Lyme disease

  Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has been listed as a high-risk area for Lyme disease right as spring weather arrives, and local health officials are urging caution.

  Canada

  Apr 11
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• Kingstonians react after World Health Organization adjusts COVID-19 booster recommendations

  The World Health Organization has classified healthy children up to 17 a low priority for COVID-19 booster vaccinations.

  Canada

  Apr 5
• Syphilis cases rising in Kingston, Ont. and beyond

  According to data from KFL&A Public Health, cases of syphilis, an STI, are on the rise locally and across Ontario.

  Canada

  Mar 23
• KFL&A Public Health warns of toxic drug supply

  KFL&A Public Health has released an alert to caution residents about an increased detection of xylazine and benzodiazepines in Ontario’s unregulated drug supply.

  Health

  Mar 9
• Kingston-area health officials keep tabs on new COVID-19 variant

  The new omicron subvariant, nicknamed 'The Kraken, is making its way through the united states. The good news is, it hasn't made much of a dent in Ontario yet.

  Canada

  Jan 17
• Fifth COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kingston General Hospital

  Six patients have tested positive in the Connell 9 unit at KGH. Only designated care workers approved by the care team are permitted to enter the unit until further notice.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2022
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• Ontario prepares for flu season

  In preparation for flu season, Ontario's chief medical officer might suggest the return of mask mandates.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
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• Kingston, Ont.-area health-care unions call for more workers to be hired to address staffing shortages

  Calls for paramedics in Frontenac County are up by almost 12 per cent in first six months of 2022 over the same time period in 2021, according to officials.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022