Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Connell 10 unit at its Kingston General Hospital (KGH) site. Three patients are associated with the outbreak, and the unit is closed to all but essential visitors (those with a loved one who is critically ill or nearing end of life).
KFL&A Public Health has been notified, and KHSC is in the process of notifying patients, visitors and staff affected by the outbreak. KHSC is also completing the necessary contact tracing and testing for individuals on the unit. The Connell 3 and Davies 5 units at the KGH site also remain on outbreak status at this time.
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.
