Kington’s medical officer of health has issued a new class order aimed at owners and operators of home and community care organizations.According to a media release issued by Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health, the order requires these facilities to:“Enforcing stronger IPAC practices along with mandatory surveillance testing of staff working in community and home care settings are important measures that will continue to protect those most at risk for severe illness from COVID-19,” said Dr.
Kieran Moore.“This order will strengthen our ability to identify positive cases, reduce the risk of people contracting COVID-19, and preserve the capacity of our health care system to respond and provide care for those who need.