August 24, 2021: public exposure notification

The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued a public exposure notice for the 10:05 a.m. Air North flight from Edmonton to Whitehorse on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Public exposure notification 

People may have been exposed to COVID-19 infection if they were on the following flight:

• Saturday, August 21, 2021
  • Air North 4N702
  • Edmonton to Whitehorse
  • Departure: 10:05 a.m., arrival: 1:25 p.m.

This is a low-risk public notice. Anyone who was on this flight is asked to self-monitor for 14 days, through September 4. If symptoms appear, self-isolate, remain at home and arrange to get tested either by calling 867-393-3083 or booking a test online. Rural Yukon residents should contact their community health centre to arrange for testing. Anyone on this flight who is not fully vaccinated should especially self-monitor for symptoms.

Vaccinations

Yukoners are encouraged to get vaccinated if they are eligible and have not yet done so. Vaccine information is available online.