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Board of Health update for July 2026

July 23, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health met yesterday in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting.

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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Belleville area

July 22, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

Recent surveillance by Southeast Public Health (SEPH) has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes in the Belleville area

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Poor air quality continues in Southeast Public Health region

July 16, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

Poor air quality continues in Southeast Public Health region Environment Canada continues to issue Special Air Quality statements for parts the region caused by wildfires in northwestern Ontario.

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Heat alert

June 29, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Environment Canada has issued an orange alert due to extreme heat for parts of the Southeast Public Health region.

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Board of Health update for June 2026

June 24, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online.

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Southeast Public Health investigating cryptosporidiosis cases in Kingston; reminds residents of measures to prevent the spread of stomach illness

June 4, 2026 at 9:59 a.m.

Southeast Public Health  is continuing to investigate cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Kingston area and is reminding residents of the steps they can take to prevent the spread of the gastrointestinal illness.

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Board of Health update for May 2026

May 27, 2026 at 4:48 p.m.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health met today in Kingston for the regular monthly meeting.

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Take precautions to avoid tick-borne diseases when spending time outdoors

May 11, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The warm weather is here, and Southeast Public Health is reminding residents that the region is an established high-risk area for the blacklegged ticks.

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Southeast Public Health reminds the public of measures to prevent the spread of stomach illness

May 4, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

As a result of an increase in cases of infectious gastrointestinal illness in the Kingston area, Southeast Public Health is reminding the public of steps to take when they are sick. This illness mainly affects the stomach and intestines and most often causes diarrhea.

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Local partners launch new Infant and Early Mental Health Care Pathway to support children and families across KFL&A

April 22, 2026 at 1:59 p.m.

A new Infant and Early Mental Health Care Pathway is being introduced across Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington to help connect children from birth to age six and their families to developmental and mental health supports earlier.

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Residents reminded to test well water, take steps to prevent impacts of flooding

April 14, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Localized flooding may be occurring in some areas and on some properties. Floodwaters and water ponding around wells can compromise the safety of your drinking water.

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Southeast Public Health extends drug-related alert to Kingston following spike in poisonings

April 9, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

Southeast Public Health is alerting residents to an increase in drug-related events in Kingston reported by Consumption and Treatment Services.

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