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September 11, 2021: public exposure notice
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued a COVID-19 public exposure notice.
September 10, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported five new cases of COVID-19 and issues an exposure notice.
Government of Yukon partners with Blood Ties Four Directions for operation of new supervised consumption site
The Yukon’s first supervised consumption site will help address the opioid crisis.
Nurse practitioner to join Carmacks and Old Crow health care team
A new nurse practitioner will bolster the health care team that serves the communities of Carmacks and Old Crow.
September 8, 2021: COVID-19 update and public exposure notifications
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott confirms one new death from COVID-19 in the Yukon and issues exposure notices.
One COVID-19 case confirmed at Porter Creek Secondary School
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliot has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Porter Creek Secondary School.
The Yukon joins national Roots of Hope suicide prevention initiative
The Yukon joins 9 other Canadian jurisdictions today in becoming new participants in the community-based Roots of Hope national suicide prevention initiative.
COVID-19 proof of vaccination credential service available for Yukoners
An online service to provide a proof of vaccination credential is now available to Yukoners.
September 5, 2021: public exposure notifications
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices.
September 3, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported one new case of COVID-19 since noon on Wednesday, September 1.