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23.03.2021 / 23:54

Kingston COVID-19 outbreaks getting under control, says medical officer of health

COVID-19 outbreak relating to Queen’s University.This comes as KFL&A Public Health reports only six new cases Tuesday, for a total of 94 active cases in the region. The latest update from Queen’s on its COVID-19 tracker says only three new cases were associated with the school Monday.Compared to the 34 cases seen over the weekend, and the more than 80 cases seen at the school since March 8, Moore says he’s seeing progress.

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Kingston bylaw called to 140-person party night before St. Pat’s Section 22 order in place

COVID-19 in Kingston by prohibiting gatherings of over five people inside and outside and imposing seating restrictions on restaurants over the St. Patrick’s Day week.

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Kingston mayor submits COVID-19 recovery needs for Ontario budget considerations

COVID-19 recovery needs before Ontario budget deliberations.“COVID-19 has impacted many aspects of our city and amplified existing challenges of homelessness, mental health, addiction and access to affordable housing. It has also strained our local post-secondary institutions, threatened the livelihood of our downtown and cultural sector, and put into question the survival of many local businesses,” Paterson said in a statement Wednesday.

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No more active cases of COVID-19 at Joyceville Institution after major outbreak

COVID-19 at Joyceville Institution, which experienced a serious outbreak of the disease over the last two months.According to CSC, as of Sunday, all cases among inmates at the penitentiary had resolved. KFL&A Public Health’s COVID-19 dashboard also says all 16 cases among staff members at the institutions are also resolved.

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Kingston public health hopes to immunize 120,000 locals against coronavirus by fall

coronavirus before September.“We hope by the end of the summer to have immunized the most vulnerable members of our population and start to build population immunity heading into September,” Dr. Kieran Moore, medical officer of health for the region said in an interview Tuesday.Currently, KFL&A is focusing on administering its first batch of about 1,950 first-dose Pfizer vaccines, delivered to the region on Jan.

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Kingston sees first COVID-19-related death

Coronavirus: Kingston prepares to receive out-of-region COVID-19 patients “This reinforces the reality of COVID-19 in our community and I urge individuals to do everything they can to prevent its spread, recognizing that many are at higher risk from the virus,” he continued.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The region currently has 53 active cases. According to the health unit, cases have been rising steadily since the holiday season.The health unit is also urging locals to get tested if they develop symptoms, or if they have been in close contact with any positive cases.“In these stressful times, it is important that we remember that we are all in this together.

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20 new cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region, 115 active

COVID-19 in the region.With only two recoveries on Wednesday, the region’s active cases have jumped to 115, breaking another record for the most active cases the region has ever seen. Most Kingston cases related to large coronavirus outbreaks, public health says There are currently 24 active cases associated with nine active outbreaks in the region, three of which are institutional, according to the region’s COVID-19 dashboard.The health unit declared a new outbreak at another place of worship on Dec.

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Kingston public health says multiple COVID-19 cases linked to more University District parties

COVID-19 were linked back to the gatherings.According to the health unit, multiple cases have been traced back to “several parties” in the downtown core that weekend. 2 Kingston COVID-19 cases traced back to University District house parties: public health This is the second time in the last month house parties in the University District have led to the spread of the disease.

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‘Stay to your immediate household’ over holidays, says Kingston-area public health

COVID-19 in the Kingston region Tuesday, with 99 active cases.With this continued uptick in cases, the medical officer of health is now asking community members not to gather over the holidays.In a video released Tuesday, Dr. Kieran Moore said the region was in now a “higher risk environment.”A frank and honest discussion about the upcoming holiday season on today's Ask the MOH.

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Third Day Worship Centre in Kingston confirms COVID-19 cases at church

COVID-19 cases at their church.“We have learned that there are individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in our church. We understand this to be in relation to a larger outbreak occurring in the Kingston region and had nothing to do with visitors to our church or other regions,” the church said in a statement.The statement continued, saying that once they learned that the person affected by the COVID-19 outbreak attended the Third Day Nov.

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With 14 new COVID-19 cases, Kingston region hits highest ever active case count

COVID-19 in the region Friday.With three new recoveries, the region now has 42 active cases, the highest active case count the region has ever seen. Kingston public health pushes for no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine KFL&A Public Health says there are currently four workplace outbreaks in the region, with 11 active cases associated.The health unit released a detailed list of those who tested positive over the last 24 hours.

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Public Health reports 6 new Kingston COVID-19 cases, including 3 health-care workers

COVID-19, half of which were found in health-care workers.According to the health unit, three men, one in his 60s, one in his 30s and another in his 20s, all contracted the novel coronavirus through close contact.Two female health-care workers caught the virus, one in her 40s through close contact, and another in her 20s, whose mode of transmission is under investigation. Kingston Health Sciences Centre reports case of COVID-19 in emergency department A male health-care worker in his 30s caught the virus as well, but his mode of transmission is also under investigation.

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Kingston health unit warning of COVID-19 exposure on Megabus to, from Toronto

COVID-19.KFL&A Public health says they have been having trouble contacting some passengers who may have been exposed to a positive case during two trips between Kingston and Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Nov. 14 and 17.

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8 new cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region, 16 active

COVID-19 counts in the Kingston region for about a week, KFL&A Public Health is reporting eight new cases for the region on Wednesday. Ontarians should celebrate holidays with own household only, government says The case breakdown for the cases are as follows:KFL&A Public Health is also reporting a new COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare in Kingston.

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2 new COVID-19 cases, 3 recoveries reported in Kingston region

COVID-19 in the Kingston region Tuesday.According to the health unit, a female between the ages of 10 to 19 who is also a health-care worker tested positive for the virus, as well as a 90-year-old woman.

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Kingston public health reporting 2 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, 16 recoveries

COVID-19 in the Kingston region, and 16 resolved cases.The large number of recoveries has brought the region back down to only 10 active cases.Active cases were at an all-time high of 38 just a week ago. Coronavirus: Kingston-area braces for category yellow The steady rise in cases seen from Nov.

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New light installations meant to brighten downtown Kingston amid coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic with some additional decorative lighting in Confederation park.In a news release, the city says two new light sculptures have been added to the park “because it’s a dark time and we need light.” City announces major changes to Love Kingston Marketplace initiative following public criticism A heart has been placed next to the Kingston sign beside the tourism information office. A few meters away a “love” sign has been installed in the Confederation Park fountain.The two pieces will remain on display throughout the winter months.

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Kingston area public health reporting 1 new case of COVID-19, 4 recoveries

COVID-19 in the region.According to the health unit, a man in his 20s caught the virus; the mode of transmission is under investigation.Another four cases have also resolved.

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Kingston-area public health asking restaurant workers to get tested for COVID-19

COVID-19 due to an uptick in cases in local establishments.According to the health unit, a memo was sent to multiple businesses Wednesday afternoon, asking that all local restaurant employees get tested.Over the last two weeks, employees at two McDonald’s locations in Kingston, an A&W and now two Tim Hortons, one at 671 Cataraqui Woods Dr. and the other at 1396 Bath Rd., have tested positive for the virus.

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3 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region, 34 active

COVID-19 in the region Tuesday.According to the health unit, two men in their 20s have caught the coronavirus through close contact, while a female between the ages of 10 and 19, whose mode of transmission is under investigation, also tested positive for COVID-19.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared after 4th case linked to Our Lady of Lourdes school in Kingston

COVID-19 outbreak at Kingston, Ont., elementary school after a fourth case of the virus has been confirmed.Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School was closed earlier this week due to three positive cases linked to the school. School board extends Our Lady of Lourdes closure due to COVID-19 cases At the time, public health did not declare an outbreak because it said none of the cases were transmitted in the school setting.On Thursday, the board noted that this had changed, and that a fourth case had been linked to a previous case at the school over a span of two weeks.An outbreak is declared when two linked, lab-confirmed cases occur in a school setting within 14 days, the board noted.The school is meant to remain closed until Nov.

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2 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region, 15 active

COVID-19 in the Kingston region Wednesday.According the health unit’s COVID-19 dashboard, two women in their 20s contracted the virus between Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Positive case of COVID-19 at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Kingston

COVID-19.The board said they were notified of the case on Nov. 10.

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St. Lawrence College reports Kingston student tested positive for COVID-19

COVID-19, according to the school.The college sent out a notice Tuesday, saying that the student was last on the Kingston campus Nov. 2, and that the case is being followed up by KFL&A Public Health.

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6 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region over the weekend

coronavirus in the Kingston region between Friday afternoon and Monday.One case has resolved, bringing the region’s active case count to 11.All of the region’s six newest cases were female. Two girls under the age of nine, two women in their 20s, a woman in her 40s, and a woman in her 50s have contracted the virus.

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Kingston officials thank students for subdued Homecoming, despite some fines

COVID-19 pandemic.In the past, Queen’s University Homecoming weekend has given way to sometimes unruly street parties in the university district, but this year, Kingston police say, students mostly heeded warnings not to gather in large numbers.“I would like to thank the vast majority of students who respected the current emergency orders and endeavoured to keep this community safe by respecting KFL&A Public Health guidelines,” Kingston police chief Antje McNeely said in a press release Monday.Alumni celebrations for Homecoming were done virtually this past weekend, which city officials say helped quell the usual large crowds.Kingston police also made it clear last week that anyone gathering past provincial limits of 25 outside and 10

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3 new cases of COVID-19 in KFL&A region, including 1 health-care worker

COVID-19 in the Kingston region Friday.According to a tweet by the public health unit, a man in his 20s, who is also a health-care worker has tested positive for the virus. Another man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s tested positive as well.It's Friday, October 16 and we are reporting three new COVID-19 positive cases in #KFLA.

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Kingston police warn of hefty fines ahead of Queen’s Homecoming weekend

Kingston police bust party with up to 40 in attendance in University District over the weekend During the COVID-19 pandemic, Homecoming has been scheduled to be held virtually, with The Tragically Hip’s Gord Sinclair set to play in an online concert.Despite the change, Kingston police are still warning Homecoming celebrants that officers will be ready to lay fines if provincial COVID-19 guidelines are not followed this weekend.In September, gathering limits in Ontario were changed to 25 people outside and 10 people inside.

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1 new case of COVID-19 in Kingston, 4 new resolved, 9 active

COVID-19 Thursday.This is after two days in a row of no new cases at all in the Kingston region. $10K fines now in effect for Kingston parties that exceed COVID-19 gathering limits According to public health’s COVID-19 dashboard, a man in his 20s tested positive for the virus in Napanee.

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$10K fines now in effect for Kingston parties that exceed COVID-19 gathering limits

COVID-19 gathering limits.This comes just under a week after Kingston police were called to a house party on William Street in the university district where up to 40 people had gathered for a party. Kingston police bust party with up to 40 in attendance in University District over the weekend On Sept.

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Online booking begins for Kingston COVID-19 assessment centre

COVID-19 assessment centre in Kingston.KHSC is using Eventbrite to allow people to book their appointments online. According to the health organization, one person can book up to four time slots, and can book up to two days in advance.

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COVID-19 case confirmed at Amherstview elementary school

COVID-19 at an Amherstview school.According to a letter sent home to parents Friday, a student or staff member at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.The letter says the affected person has been self-isolating at home and there is no risk to the school due to this case.“We recognize that receiving this information may be stressful and we want to ensure you understand the process going forward. KFL&A Public Health and the school are taking all necessary steps to prevent further spread of the virus both in the school and in the community,” the letter said.

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1 new case of COVID-19 identified in Kingston region Sunday, active cases stand at 12

COVID-19 in the Kingston region Sunday.Public health says a female under the age of 20, but not of elementary or secondary school age, tested positive for the virus Sunday.On Saturday afternoon, public health reported two more cases, a male and a female between the ages of 20 and 29.The region’s total active case count has jumped to 12. All 4 of Friday’s new cases related to Queen’s, COVID-19 alert status upgraded to ‘yellow’ Since Sept.

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2 new cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region Thursday, active cases now at 7

COVID-19 in the Kingston region Thursday.The public health unit said a man in his 40s and a female under 20 have contracted the disease. The female under 20 is not of elementary or secondary school age, public health says.Both cases are still under investigation, so public health has yet to determine a mode of transmission in either instance.

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Remote learning to continue for most of Queen’s students come winter

coronavirus pandemic.“A small number of on-campus academic activities will be held based on the need for some students to access specialized facilities, such as labs or clinical settings, and to ensure all students can meet the academic requirements of their programs,” a statement from Mark Green, provost and vice-principal of the university, said Tuesday.Queen’s usually accommodates 24,000 students on campus, but as it stands now, the university only has about 4,400 students studying in class on campus. Coronavirus — Queen’s University expecting most learning to be done remotely in the fall This year approximately 2,300 students are living in residences, which are reserved for first-year students.

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1 new case of COVID-19 in Kingston region, active cases remain at 6

COVID-19 in the Kingston region Tuesday.The public health unit says a man in his 20s tested positive for the virus.One of the region’s active cases was also declared to be resolved Tuesday. The region now has 120 total cases, with 114 resolved and six active.

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A mysterious case of COVID-19 has been identified at a Kingston Tim Hortons

COVID-19 impacting operations at a Kingston, Ont., Tim Horton’s drive-thru restaurant.Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health says they know nothing about a confirmed case involving an employee at a Kingston Tim Horton’s location, despite the company confirming Thursday that they were notified that an employee tested positive on Wednesday. 2 new cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region Tuesday, total active cases now at 5 Currently, there are five active cases of COVID-19 in the region, according to both provincial data and KFL&A Public Health.Dr.

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Kingston post-secondary institutions promise discipline for students breaking COVID-19 laws

coronavirus legislation — if necessary, to the point of expulsion — even when off campus.At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Dr. Kieran Moore, medical officer of health for the region, urged both Queen’s University and St.

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2 new cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region Tuesday, total active cases now at 5

COVID-19 in the region Tuesday.The cases were both found in women in their 20s.

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Kingston police bust 2 gatherings for breaking COVID-19 restrictions in university district

Queen’s associate professor speaks out about students not adhering to COVID-19 protocols On Sept. 12, around 1 a.m., police say they busted an indoor party exceeding the 50-person limit on Johnson Street.The next morning, on Sept.

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1 new case of COVID-19 in the Kingston region, 3 total active cases

coronavirus in the Kingston region.The public health unit says a woman in her 30s contracted the disease after recently travelling outside of the region. Ontario reports 100 new coronavirus cases as more than 20K additional tests completed Tuesday’s new case then brings the region’s total to 112 cases, with 109 resolved.

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Mandatory face covering order updated to accommodate Stage 3 in Kingston region

COVID-19 outbreak at a Kingston nail salon that infected nearly 40 people in the region. Kingston-area public health officials order mandatory mask-wearing in indoor public settings The order also mandated that all establishments have hand sanitizer readily available and that businesses not in compliance with the order could be fined $5,000 a day.There were exceptions to the rule, with schools, day camps, child care facilities, hospitals or health facilities and restaurant patios not having to require masks.In addition to these exceptions, public health said children under the age of two, or any child who refuses to wear a mask is not required to and that anyone who medical reason not to wear a mask is not required to.

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1 new case of COVID-19 in the Kingston region, all other cases resolved

coronavirus — the region’s only active case, according to KFL&A Public Health.Dr. Kieran Moore, medical officer of health for the region, said Friday that the region was just hours away from being COVID-19 free, since all cases from a recent outbreak at a local nail salon had been deemed resolved earlier this morning.

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5 new cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region, total active cases now at 37

coronavirus in the Kingston region on Friday.That would bring the Ontario region’s total active cases up to 37, since one new case was deemed resolved Friday, with a total of 64 resolved cases. Despite public health’s dashboard reporting 100 total cases, the number is actually 101, according to a public health spokesperson.

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Kingston police investigating reports of Binh’s, other salons operating before Stage 2

coronavirus outbreak at Binh’s Nail Salon in Kingston. That outbreak is now the source of 30 cases of COVID-19 and has caused the closure of several other businesses in town.

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3 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region, total now 68

coronavirus on Wednesday.This makes a total of five new cases in the region this week, with two other cases identified earlier this week.Those two new cases were both identified in women, one in her 20s and one below the age of 20, according to provincial data released Wednesday.

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Queen’s University cancels summer youth camps due to coronavirus pandemic

Queen’s University announced Tuesday that all of its youth summer camps will be cancelled this year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Kingston Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Kingston’s annual fall fair has officially been cancelled as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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