Yukon News Releases
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. There are now 49 active cases in the territory. While only five are confirmed as Gamma variant, it is presumed that all recent cases are this variant of concern.
Yukon’s total case count: 136 confirmed and one probable case.
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Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the court decision in R v. Baker and Baker
Premier Silver has issued the following statement:
“Today Mr. and Mrs. Baker pleaded guilty to failing to self-isolate as required and failing to abide by their declarations made upon entry into the Yukon. They were both fined the maximum amount allowable under the Civil Emergency Measures Act.
“The territory’s self-isolation requirements are in place to protect the health and safety of all Yukoners. Anyone who violates the self-isolation requirements puts all Yukoners at risk and we take those actions very seriously.
Twelve cases overnight; vaccination the key to prevention of further spread
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is issuing a strong recommendation that anyone not yet vaccinated make an appointment for their shot at the mass clinic in Whitehorse or at their health centre in rural Yukon. Her recommendation comes after 12 new cases of the COVID-19 Gamma variant (P.1) were diagnosed overnight.
Government of Yukon withdraws additional lands from mineral staking in Dawson planning region
The Government of Yukon has temporarily withdrawn the remainder of high conservation value areas identified by the Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission in their draft land use plan. The total amount of land withdrawn accounts for 44.7 per cent of the planning area.
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.
The Whitehorse resident was linked to a previous case and was unvaccinated.
Since Sunday, June 13, there are five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Yukon. Yukon’s total case count is 107.
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Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares COVID-19 outbreak
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is declaring a COVID-19 outbreak in Whitehorse with six new cases since Friday. The Gamma variant has been identified in this outbreak. There are now 18 active cases and Yukon’s total case count is at 104.
The outbreak is linked to youth and adults who are not yet vaccinated. It includes participants at both organized and informal events linked to high school graduation, as well as adults who are socializing in close proximity such as at bars and house parties.
June 11, 2021: Porter Creek Senior Secondary School prom ceremony cancelled
A student at Porter Creek Senior Secondary School (PCSS) is one of two new cases of COVID-19 announced today by Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott.
There are now 15 active cases in the territory. Dr. Elliott confirms that eight of these are now confirmed as the P.1 (Gamma) variant of concern. The P1 variant is known to spread more quickly among unvaccinated individuals. Others have yet to be confirmed. Yukon’s total case count is 98.
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Government of Yukon announces 2020 recipients of annual sport awards
The Government of Yukon is recognizing the accomplishments of Yukon’s sport community with the announcement of the 2020 Celebration of Sport Excellence awards.
The Government of Yukon is awarding territorial sport awards to 26 individual athletes, representing eight different sports. These awards include the Premier’s awards of sport excellence, as well as the Minister’s awards of sport recognition. These awards are given to athletes or teams that have achieved a medal or all-star designation at provincial, national or international competitions in the 2020 calendar year.
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. There are now 13 active cases in the territory. Dr. Hanley confirms that 5 of these are the P.1 (Gamma) variant of concern. Yukon’s total case count is 96.
Two of the three people hospitalized have been medevaced to hospitals outside the territory.
Twelve of the 13 cases announced since Saturday, June 5, were not fully vaccinated. The one person who tested positive and was fully vaccinated is recovering with mild symptoms.
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. There are now nine active cases in the territory. Dr. Hanley confirms that five of these are now confirmed as the P.1 (Gamma) variant of concern. Yukon’s total case count is 92.
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Third survey on student learning during COVID-19 now live
The Government of Yukon has launched the third instalment of the learning during COVID-19 survey to gather feedback from students, families and school staff on their experiences and perspectives related to learning as well as health and safety during the last half of the school year.
Statement on the attack of a Muslim family in London, Ontario
On June 6, a Muslim family in London, Ontario, was attacked in what appears to be a targeted act of hate. Four of the five family members were killed and a nine-year-old boy remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Premier Sandy Silver issued the following statement in response:
“On behalf of our government and all Yukoners, I want to express our deep condolences to the people of London, Ontario, and Muslim communities throughout Canada.
June 9, 2021: COVID-19 update
The Government of Yukon has the following updates for the Yukon public on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 cases and recoveriesAs of Wednesday, June 9, the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 90. Eighty-two people have recovered, two people have died, and there are six active cases confirmed and two probable cases in Yukon. We have tested 7,567 people.
June 8, 2021: public exposure notification
Public exposure notices are being issued for several Whitehorse locations linked to cases of COVID-19 announced earlier today.
Public exposure notificationPeople may have been exposed to COVID-19 infection if they were at one of the following locations:
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, bringing the territory’s total to 88 confirmed and two probable cases. There are currently six active cases in Yukon. Two of the people with COVID-19 are currently in the hospital.
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Statement from the Government of Yukon on Alaska’s pre-season restrictions for Chinook fisheries
Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has released the following statement in response to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s May 28 announcement that they will restrict both public and subsistence Chinook salmon fishing:
“We are pleased to see our partners in Alaska take necessary steps to restrict harvest and allow this iconic salmon species to return to their Canadian spawning grounds.
Committees established to oversee implementation of Putting People First and Our Clean Future plans
Two new committees have been established to oversee the implementation of the Putting People First and Our Clean Future plans.
The Putting People First and Our Clean Future plans outline significant initiatives for the Yukon government over the coming decade and were endorsed by all three territorial political parties during the 2021 election.
