Yukon News Releases
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August 6, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting one new case of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Thursday, August 5, to 12 p.m. today. The number of active cases is currently at 47.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 624; 562 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in the Yukon and probable cases. Out of territory individuals who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the active count but not in the Yukon total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction.
August 5, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 4 to 12 p.m. today. The number of active cases is currently at 54.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 623; 561 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in the Yukon and probable cases. Out of territory individuals who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the active count but not in the case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction.
Statement from Premier Silver on the Yukon’s Member of Parliament Larry Bagnell
Premier Silver has issued the following statement on the retirement of the Yukon’s Member of Parliament Larry Bagnell:
“On behalf of the Government of Yukon and all Yukoners, I want to thank our Member of Parliament Larry Bagnell for his many years of service.
August 4, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, to 12 p.m. today. The number of active cases is currently at 53.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 616; 554 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in the Yukon and probable cases. Out of territory people who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the active count but not in the Yukon total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction.
Construction contract awarded for Whistle Bend elementary school
Work on the first new Whitehorse elementary school in more than two decades continues to move forward. The Government of Yukon has awarded a $42.8 million design-build contract to Whitehorse-based Ketza Construction Corporation for the new school in Whistle Bend, to be located at the corner of Olive May Way and Casca Boulevard.
Yukon planning near-normal return to school for K-12 students
The Government of Yukon is planning a near-normal return to school for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in the 2021–22 school year, with some measures continuing to keep schools a low-risk setting.
The Department of Education is working closely with the Chief Medical Officer of Health to ensure health and safety guidelines align with the current risks of the day. Updated guidelines will be available in the coming days.
Key updates:
Self-isolation and mandatory masking will be lifted as of August 4, 2021
As Yukon’s active case count continues to decline and vaccination rates increase in the territory and across Canada, the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) has provided new recommendations regarding public health measures in place to protect Yukoners from COVID-19. Effective August 4, the Yukon government will lift some public health restrictions.
August 3, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Monday, August 2, to 12 p.m. today. The number of active cases is currently at 61.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 610; 548 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in the Yukon and probable cases. Out of territory individuals who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the active count but not in the Yukon total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction.
August 2, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting one additional death from COVID-19 and seven new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Friday, July 30 to 12 p.m. today. The number of active cases is currently at 60.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 603; 541 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in the Yukon and probable cases. Out of territory individuals who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the active count but not in the Yukon total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction.
The Yukon retains ‘AA Stable’ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings for 2021
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed the Yukon’s strong financial position with an AA Stable credit rating and a stable outlook.
August 1, 2021: public exposure notification
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued a public exposure notice for the 10 a.m. Air Canada flight from Whitehorse to Vancouver on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Public exposure notificationPeople may have been exposed to COVID-19 infection if they were on the following flight:
July 30, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting seven new cases and one probable case of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Thursday, July 29, and 12 p.m. today. The number of active cases is currently at 78.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 596; 534 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in the Yukon and probable cases. Out of territory individuals who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the active count but not in the Yukon total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction.
July 29, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
The Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting one additional death from COVID-19 and seven new cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, to 12 p.m. today. The number of active cases is currently at 80.
Minimum wage increasing to $15.20 per hour on August 1
Effective August 1, 2021, Yukon’s minimum wage will increase to $15.20 per hour and future annual increases will be tied to inflation, as calculated using the Consumer Price Index.
These changes fulfil a commitment made by the Government in the April 2021 Confidence and Supply Agreement and come after Cabinet accepted an order from the Employment Standards Board.
Employees and employers who have questions about the increase can contact the Employment Standards Office at 867-667-5944 or eso@yukon.ca.
Major investments continue for North Klondike Highway upgrades
The North Klondike Highway continues to see strategic investments with $180 million in funding announced today by Canada’s Minister of Transportation Omar Alghabra, Member of Parliament for Yukon Larry Bagnell and Yukon’s Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke.
July 28, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
For the first time since June 5, the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours. The number of active cases is continuing to trend downward with the current active case count at 77.
