For a second day in a row, Kingston’s novel coronavirus numbers have only risen by one case. As of Friday evening, the region’s total now stands at 48 cases of COVID-19.
Dr. Kieran Moore, medical officer of health for KFL&A Public Health said in a previous interview that he was glad to see that local numbers weren’t doubling, or tripling, like in other communities in Ontario.
He said previously, when numbers were growing at a steady pace of three to four cases a day, factors like residents returning from trips and continued parties and other large gatherings all contributed to the spread of the disease in the region. “The next few weeks will be really integral for us.