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Council of Yukon First Nations donates rapid molecular tests to the Yukon government
The Council of Yukon First Nations has donated close to 4,000 rapid molecular tests to the
Yukon government for use at Yukon community health centres.
Second COVID-19 boosters available for specific populations of Yukoners
Second COVID-19 boosters will be available to Yukoners who are 70 years of age and older, living in long-term care or seniors living in congregate settingsand those who are immunoc
An outbreak at Copper Ridge Place declared
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Copper Ridge Place.
Vaccination requirement lifted for most workers
The vaccination requirement for most public servants has lifted, except for workers in high-risk settings.
Yukon Aging in Place annual report released
The first annual report on the Aging in Place Action Plan shows that of the 56 recommended actions, 80 per cent are now either complete or underway.
Outbreak at Whitehorse General Hospital declared
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares a COVID-19 outbreak at the Whitehorse General Hospital.
New Omicron variants of concern present in the Yukon
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health confirms Omicron variants BA.1 and BA.2 are present in the Yukon.
Vaccination requirement continues for workers in high-risk settings in the Yukon
Vaccination requirement remains in place to protect the most vulnerable Yukoners accessing services in high-risk settings.
At-home rapid testing distribution continues to be expanded in the Yukon
At-home rapid test kits are now available at participating Yukon businesses.
Masking and proof of vaccination requirements lifted
Today, March 18, the requirement to wear a mask in public spaces and provide proof of vaccination in designated settings has been lifted.