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October 5, 2021: public exposure notifications
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices.
Carcross residents being asked to mask up
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health is advising Carcross residents to wear a mask in indoor public spaces.
Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 10th COVID-19 death
Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 10th COVID-19 death. Fifteen cases confirmed since noon Friday, October 1.
COVID-19 outbreak declared in Ghùch Tiâ Community School in Carcross
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares a COVID-19 outbreak at the Ghùch Tiâ Community School in Carcross. Four new cases since Wednesday, September 29.
COVID-19 booster doses being provided to long-term care residents
The Yukon’s long-term care residents begin receiving booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine following recommendation by National Advisory Committee on Immunization.
September 29, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports four new cases of COVID-19 from noon on Monday, September 27, to noon Wednesday, September 29.
The Yukon’s first supervised consumption site open today
The Yukon’s first supervised consumption site is now open to clients.
COVID-19 cases impacting three rural community schools
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports six new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend and issues one new public exposure notice.
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health issues strong recommendations for Watson Lake
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports seven new cases of COVID-19 in Watson Lake overnight and issues a new public exposure notice.
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health advises caution for Yukon travellers
New cases since September 1, 2021, are linked to fully vaccinated citizens travelling outside of the Yukon.