Strained Kingston hospital asks sick people to skip holiday gatherings
With a surge of patients with respiratory illnesses being cared for in its hallways, the Kingston Health Sciences Centre is reminding people to stay home if they're feeling sick — even if it means missing that holiday party.
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With a surge of patients with respiratory illnesses being cared for in its hallways, the Kingston Health Sciences Centre is reminding people to stay home if they're feeling sick — even if it means missing that holiday party.