Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Connell 3 unit at its Kingston General Hospital site after two patients and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Visitor restrictions are in place and only essential visitors are permitted on the unit at this time.
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. COVID-19 outbreaks continue on the Connell 9, Connell 10 and Kidd 7 units at the KGH site. 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.
