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August 23, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting seven confirmed new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Friday, August 20, to 12 p.m. today.
August 20, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Thursday, August 19, to 12 p.m. today. Public exposure notices issued.
Forging Ahead: The Yukon’s Continuing Response to COVID-19
The Government of Yukon has released Forging Ahead, a framework outlining Yukon’s ongoing response to the pandemic as it begins its transition from pandemic to endemic.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations continue to work together to improve outcomes for children and youth
The Government of Yukon, Council of Yukon First Nations and 12 First Nations governments are working together towards improving outcomes for Yukon children and families.
August 18, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19. The Delta variant has been confirmed in two cases in the Yukon.
August 17, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting thirteen new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Friday, August 13, to 12 p.m. today.
August 13, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jesse Kancir is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Thursday, August 12, to 12 p.m. today.
Government of Canada invests over $3 million to support Canadians living and working in long-term care in the Yukon
Today, Canada’s Minister of Health Patty Hajdu announced an agreement with the Yukon to provide it with more than $3 million for safe long-term care.
August 12, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jesse Kancir is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, to 12 p.m. today.
August 11, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jesse Kancir is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, to 12 p.m. today.