Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Connell 9 unit at its Kingston General Hospital site. Currently six patients are associated with the outbreak. Only designated essential care providers who have been approved by the care team and who actively participate in a loved one's care are permitted on the unit at this time.
COVID-19 outbreaks are also ongoing on the Connell 3, Davies 5, Kidd 6 and Connell 10 units.
KFL&A Public Health has been notified, and KHSC is notifying patients, visitors and staff affected by the outbreak. KHSC is also completing the necessary contact tracing and testing for individuals on the unit. Click here for up-to-date outbreak information.
KHSC’s top priority is the safety of our patients, health-care workers and community. As we continue to see community spread of COVID-19, KHSC thanks everyone for helping to prevent the spread of the virus within the hospital, including adherence to our screening processes, masking requirements and visitor restrictions.
