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Development of public health agency underway as Putting People First implementation continues
Putting People First will transform the Yukon’s health and social services system into a more integrated, collaborative and person-centred system that will better meet needs.
Yukoners recommended to avoid all international non-essential travel, cautioned against domestic travel
Yukoners are advised to cancel or postpone all non-essential travel outside of Canada and cautioned against travel within Canada to reduce the spread of Omicron.
Control measures in place as COVID-19 outbreak declared at Whitehorse Correctional Centre
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health is undertaking contact tracing for a COVID-19 outbreak at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.
Booster shot appointments now available for Yukoners aged 18 and over
Booster clinics start to roll out for people aged 18 and older in the Yukon.
Fourteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported another death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccine verification ID requirements changed for youth
The Government of Yukon has amended requirements for youth under 18 to access designated places.
Thirteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. André Corriveau has reported another death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics set to begin for children aged five to 11
COVID-19 vaccines for Yukoners aged five to 11 to start in early December.
Twelfth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. André Corriveau has reported another death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19.
Additional funding for prenatal and infant supports in the Yukon
Additional funding announced for prenatal and infant supports in the Yukon.