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June 16, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley announces 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and one probable case overnight.
Twelve cases overnight; vaccination the key to prevention of further spread
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott recommends that Yukoners get vaccinated as she confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19.
June 14, 2021: third COVID-19 death for Yukon
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has confirmed a third death of a Yukon resident with COVID-19.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 outbreak declared, active case count rises to 18 and more cases expected.
June 11, 2021: Porter Creek Senior Secondary School prom ceremony cancelled
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, including a student at Porter Creek Senior Secondary School.
June 10, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, announces three new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and one probable case.
June 9, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley announces two new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one of whom was previously a probable case.
June 8, 2021: public exposure notification
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley issues public exposure notifications.
June 8, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley announces one new confirmed and two new probable cases of COVID-19 in Yukon.