COVID-19

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COVID-19 stopped a lot of things this year, but it’s not stopping @TimHortons Smile Cookie! #SmileCookies will be available next week from September 14-20! Last year, we broke the record for the most successful campaign yet and we’re hoping we can do it again. Retweeted by Providence Care 1 week ago

test Twitter Media - COVID-19 stopped a lot of things this year, but it’s not stopping @TimHortons Smile Cookie! #SmileCookies will be available next week from September 14-20! Last year, we broke the record for the most successful campaign yet and we’re hoping we can do it again. https://t.co/0LdPSczck4

The hours of our COVID-19 Assessment Centre are changing. As of Monday, Sept. 14 we are open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please remember that a valid Health Card and Photo ID are required for testing. More details: kingstonhsc.ca/patients-famil… #ygk @KFLAPH Retweeted by Providence Care 1 week ago

test Twitter Media - The hours of our COVID-19 Assessment Centre are changing. As of Monday, Sept. 14 we are open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please remember that a valid Health Card and Photo ID are required for testing. More details: https://t.co/wrSiR5ZozS #ygk @KFLAPH https://t.co/sDjEwlm9XI

Reid and Ben: @unitedwaykfla have announced their 2020 campaign goal and this year it is set at $2.9 million. Good luck #ygk. We got this. #LocalLove unitedwaykfla.ca/united-way-kfl… Retweeted by Providence Care 1 week ago

test Twitter Media - Reid and Ben: @unitedwaykfla have announced their 2020 campaign goal and this year it is set at $2.9 million. Good luck #ygk. We got this. #LocalLove https://t.co/q9IJG06zKY https://t.co/QiQFDPrKWg

"New opportunities arise from crisis [and] this year’s campaign will find new ways to connect with our community." @antjemcneely Congratulations to @unitedwaykfla on kicking off their annual campaign (virtually)! We can't wait to kick off our own campaign next week. #LocalLove twitter.com/unitedwaykfla/… 1 week ago

Here it is, our 2020 Campaign Goal! More details here https://t.co/vHM4grm5M2 #locallove #community #support #campaign2020
— United Way KFLA (@unitedwaykfla) September 11, 2020

Did someone say cookies? Proceeds from every #SmileCookie sold in the #ygk area will help support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at @KingstonHSC. Now that's something to smile about! twitter.com/TimHortons/sta… 1 week ago

The countdown is on for #SmileCookie week! From September 14 to 20, 100% of proceeds from each Smile Cookie will help support local charities. Isn’t that sweet? pic.twitter.com/ACkXCgh5d2
— Tim Hortons (@TimHortons) September 10, 2020

A message from our friends and colleagues at @KingstonHSC re. testing for #COVID19. Be patient and be kind. #ygk twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 1 week ago

Volumes are surging as daycares/schools open & people seek testing for symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Please be prepared for longer wait times. We are streamlining patient flow with help from @FPSParamedics & extra registration staff. Thanks for your patience. @KFLAPH #ygk pic.twitter.com/umBsc0wkKW
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) September 9, 2020

Please note: the #ygk COVID-19 Assessment Centre is OPEN each day during the long weekend, including holiday Monday, from 9am-4pm. More details at: kingstonhsc.ca/patients-famil… @KFLAPH @cityofkingston @FPSParamedics Retweeted by Providence Care 2 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - Please note: the #ygk COVID-19 Assessment Centre is OPEN each day during the long weekend, including holiday Monday, from 9am-4pm. More details at:
https://t.co/omhETt6jIb

@KFLAPH @cityofkingston @FPSParamedics https://t.co/oIyhNLGUJ1

Visit @KingstonTransit to learn about the changes effective today 👇 #ygk twitter.com/KingstonTransi… 3 weeks ago

Reminder: Changes are coming! Beginning Monday, August 31, expect to see several changes with Kingston Transit including increased service, front-door boarding, and fare collection. Review the updated schedules online to plan your trip in advance. https://t.co/6huEbvTHws
— Kingston Transit (@KingstonTransit) August 27, 2020

The COVID Alert app lets you know if you may have been exposed to COVID-19. You can then get tested to keep you and your loved ones safe. Your personal information and data are not collected. Download the app now for free from the Apple and Google Play app stores. Retweeted by Providence Care 4 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - The COVID Alert app lets you know if you may have been exposed to COVID-19. You can then get tested to keep you and your loved ones safe. Your personal information and data are not collected. Download the app now for free from the Apple and Google Play app stores. https://t.co/PBdrv8MoYZ

Welcome to Ontario Health on Twitter! We look forward to sharing updates and information from us and across #OntarioHealth. Learn more about who we are: OntarioHealth.ca Retweeted by Providence Care 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - Welcome to Ontario Health on Twitter! We look forward to sharing updates and information from us and across #OntarioHealth. Learn more about who we are: https://t.co/obAj9eV9MP https://t.co/pEXKPsVp9a

Have you downloaded the new #COVID Alert app? The app is free, easy to use, safe and private. twitter.com/ONThealth/stat… 1 month ago

The COVID Alert app lets you know if you may have been exposed to the virus. You can then get tested to keep you and your loved ones safe. Your personal information and data are not collected.
— ONTHealth (@ONThealth) July 31, 2020

Check out these helpful reminders from @GoogleDoodles 👇🏼 #WearAMask #WashYourHands #PracticePhysicalDistancing twitter.com/GoogleDoodles/… 1 month ago

Wear a Mask. Save Lives.

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, help stop the spread by following these steps → https://t.co/71YnAFWiCZ #GoogleDoodle pic.twitter.com/fFd6PzNed6
— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) August 5, 2020

@MayorPaterson We sure do Mayor Paterson! Thanks for sharing! 2 months ago

Help us show our volunteers a little love. These friendly, masked faces are helping reunite families & friends at Providence Care Hospital while keeping our staff, patients/clients and designated visitors safe. Thank you for all you do! #COVID19 #inthistogether #staysafe #ygk 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - Help us show our volunteers a little love. These friendly, masked faces are helping reunite families & friends at Providence Care Hospital while keeping our staff, patients/clients and designated visitors safe. Thank you for all you do! #COVID19 #inthistogether #staysafe #ygk https://t.co/BeBLPqTy4S

@RomneyPierog Thank you so much for your very generous donation! Our clients and families are going to love your brightly coloured masks! 2 months ago

@MayorPaterson Thanks Mayor Paterson! 2 months ago

We teamed up with @FACSFLA to make 300 PPE Kits for some of the community's most vulnerable. They feature masks, hand sanitizer, soap & more! A massive thank you to @unitedwaykfla & everyone who donated items! The kits are going out this week. Stay safe everyone! #ygk #COVID19 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - We teamed up with @FACSFLA to make 300 PPE Kits for some of the community's most vulnerable. They feature masks, hand sanitizer, soap & more! A massive thank you to @unitedwaykfla & everyone who donated items! The kits are going out this week. Stay safe everyone! #ygk #COVID19 https://t.co/heQusNM9qs

Superheroes from @EliteWindowC stopped by @KingstonHSC to say hi to patients & staff. If that isn't enough, these superheroes are donating 10% of today's proceeds to @UHKF in support of the pediatric unit. Talk about a feel good Friday! #ygk twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 2 months ago

Today we celebrated one of our favourite annual events, Superhero Day. The pandemic has changed a lot about a hospital stay in pediatrics, but superhero day is a unique opportunity to let young patients interact with their favorite heroes from the safety of their room. #ygk pic.twitter.com/6vjqwd5JSU
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) July 24, 2020

The wave, bow or how about the namaste? Have you tried any of these greetings? Let us know in the comments below what you're doing in lieu of handshakes, hugs and high fives! #ygk #COVID19 #staysafe twitter.com/WHO/status/128… 2 months ago

We all can help stopping #COVID19 from spreading.

Keep at least 1m distance from others.
Here are some alternatives to handshakes, hugs and high fives during the COVID-19 pandemic ⬇️

Which one is your favorite?pic.twitter.com/mNcbACl5Xv
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 16, 2020

Wearing a mask? Do not wear it hanging from one ear, under your nose/chin or around your neck. Keep yourself and others safe by wearing your mask properly. Click on the image below for more information👇🏼 providencecare.clickthis.top/M6FySY 2 months ago

Wise words from our friends at @Sunnybrook! twitter.com/Sunnybrook/sta… 2 months ago

Today is #WorldEmojiDay! As always, don’t forget to:

Maintain physical distancing 🧍‍♂️↔️🧍‍♂️with anyone outside of your social ⭕️

Clean your 🖐🖐 often with 🧼&💧or alcohol-based sanitizer

Wear a 😷 in indoor public spaces 🏫 and when🧍‍♂️↔️🧍‍♂️is difficult to maintain
— Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (@Sunnybrook) July 17, 2020

Shout out to the Mandarin in #ygk for donating 300 meals to Providence Manor staff today! The support we've received from our #community during the #COVID19 pandemic is truly overwhelming. Thank you for thinking of us! #locallove 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - Shout out to the Mandarin in #ygk for donating 300 meals to Providence Manor staff today! The support we've received from our #community during the #COVID19 pandemic is truly overwhelming. Thank you for thinking of us! #locallove https://t.co/Wcxa2vvuhe

Wearing a mask? Make sure you're wearing it properly 👍🏻 Click on the image below to learn some of the common mistakes made when wearing a mask 👇🏻 #ygk @cityofkingston @KingstonPolice @queensu @KingstonHSC @UHKF @unitedwaykfla providencecare.clickablecard.top/qgvGBxc 2 months ago

Residents at Providence Manor now have four new Samsung Galaxy tablets to help them stay connected with loved ones during the pandemic thanks to @conquercovid19. Thank you for this incredibly generous donation - our residents will love them! #ConquerCOVID19 #ygk #FridayFeeling 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - Residents at Providence Manor now have four new Samsung Galaxy tablets to help them stay connected with loved ones during the pandemic thanks to @conquercovid19. Thank you for this incredibly generous donation - our residents will love them! #ConquerCOVID19 #ygk #FridayFeeling https://t.co/2s7gh7YeRH

Protect yourself and others by wearing your mask/face covering properly. Click on the image below to learn some of the "Do's" and "Don'ts" of wearing a mask/face covering. @cityofkingston @KFLAPH @KingstonPolice @UHKF @KingstonHSC @unitedwaykfla providencecare.clickthis.top/MVvbA 2 months ago

Masks only work when we wear them properly. Learn the right (& wrong) way to wear your mask from a #myKHSC expert: youtu.be/bcEcMa8XA6E #ygk #COVID19 #masks @KFLAPH @skepticalIDdoc @ipacuhn @IPACGTA @PublicHealthON @HeatherCandon @DrStephenArcher Retweeted by Providence Care 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - Masks only work when we wear them properly. Learn the right (& wrong) way to wear your mask from a #myKHSC expert: https://t.co/JDLCRUAfDR #ygk #COVID19 #masks @KFLAPH @skepticalIDdoc @ipacuhn @IPACGTA @PublicHealthON @HeatherCandon @DrStephenArcher https://t.co/Rwg4k2bJi0

Did you know? Every time you cough or sneeze you release small droplets through your mouth & nose. Infectious particles in these droplets can make people sick. Remember to practice proper #respiratoryetiquette and #handhygiene. 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - Did you know? Every time you cough or sneeze you release small droplets through your mouth & nose. Infectious particles in these droplets can make people sick. Remember to practice proper #respiratoryetiquette and #handhygiene. https://t.co/5FdE0QueYa

Are you coming to one of our sites for an appointment or visit? Please note all outpatients and visitors must wear a mask or face covering. Visit providencecare.ca/covid19/ for more information. #ygk 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - Are you coming to one of our sites for an appointment or visit? Please note all outpatients and visitors must wear a mask or face covering. Visit https://t.co/nP0vJqkZ5L for more information. #ygk https://t.co/Bl356xeTVW

A big #ygk welcome to @janephilpott! We look forward to working alongside you. twitter.com/QueensUHealth/… 3 months ago

We are thrilled to welcome @janephilpott as she begins her roles as Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Director, School of Medicine & CEO, @seamokingston. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jane Philpott to the FHS family!#WeAreFHS https://t.co/aXmTcRwtEN pic.twitter.com/81YAwBrlqO
— Queen's Faculty of Health Sciences (@QueensUHealth) July 2, 2020

To continue meeting the demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreaks, the Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate again at St. Lawrence College TODAY Wednesday July 1 from 9AM to 12PM @KFLAPH @FPSParamedics @cityofkingston @whatsinsideslc #ygk Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - To continue meeting the demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreaks, the Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate again at St. Lawrence College TODAY Wednesday July 1 from 9AM to 12PM @KFLAPH @FPSParamedics @cityofkingston @whatsinsideslc #ygk https://t.co/40QRI95e6O

Now is the time to get WISE. ow.ly/61tm50Am4K8 #COVID19KFLA Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - Now is the time to get WISE. https://t.co/hdSQ6geiG7 #COVID19KFLA https://t.co/b2zlIuvpvi

Whether you donated or watched the Stream-A-Thon (or both), we appreciate your support! Together, you raised $33,760 for @KingstonHSC & @providence_care! We couldn’t have done this without the generosity of the #IBEWLocal115. Watch the replay of the event: youtu.be/g9h6VdyLCwc Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

ICYMI: The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the @LeonsCentre will be CLOSED tomorrow (July 1). A temporary assessment centre will operate at St. Lawrence College from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 3 months ago

To continue meeting the demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreak, the Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate again at St. Lawrence College on Wednesday July 1 from 9AM to 12PM @KFLAPH @FPSParamedics @cityofkingston @whatsinsideslc #ygk pic.twitter.com/jKbSSicezG
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) June 30, 2020

@_ChrisGarnett Great photo! 3 months ago

It's more important than ever to wear your mask properly. Check out the poster below for some "Do's" and "Don'ts" of wearing a mask. #ygk 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - It's more important than ever to wear your mask properly.

Check out the poster below for some "Do's" and "Don'ts" of wearing a mask. #ygk https://t.co/cJp5EgovoL

In case you missed it: the #COVID19 Assessment Centre has re-located to the @LeonsCentre, located at 1 Tragically Hip Way. #ygk twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 3 months ago

If you need to be assessed for COVID-19 then please attend the Leon's Centre in downtown Kingston. For location & parking details visit https://t.co/omhETtnV6L #ygk @KFLAPH @cityofkingston pic.twitter.com/JoRfHv61qq
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) June 29, 2020

Thank you @KFLAPH for this informative video on how to properly wear and remove a mask. youtu.be/-2pkmEXH-dg 3 months ago

In response to the high demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreak, a Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate at St. Lawrence College on Sunday June 28, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - In response to the high demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreak, a Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate at St. Lawrence College on Sunday June 28, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://t.co/Q4sdfi7jsf

Face coverings are now mandatory in all commercial settings. Find out what it all means at kflaph.ca/MaskFAQ #COVID19KFLA Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - Face coverings are now mandatory in all commercial settings. Find out what it all means at https://t.co/lZiWI9QkRh #COVID19KFLA https://t.co/1I6sXwgDB9

Beginning June 27, all individuals must wear a face covering when entering any commercial establishments in KFL&A. Click on the link below to learn what falls within the definition of a commercial establishment. #ygk twitter.com/KFLAPH/status/… 3 months ago

KFL&A Public Health orders face coverings mandatory in commercial establishments. https://t.co/NZCKqCgQAI pic.twitter.com/dwITW4NLfu
— KFLA Public Health (@KFLAPH) June 26, 2020

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