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Statement from the Government of Yukon in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day

lun, 06/21/2021 - 14:40

Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:

“National Indigenous Peoples Day is an important opportunity to honour and celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of Indigenous Peoples in the Yukon and across Canada.

“This year marks the fifth year our territory has recognized June 21 as a statutory holiday.

June 19, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; community transmission among unvaccinated

sam, 06/19/2021 - 19:11

Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are now 87 active cases in the territory. Thirty one are confirmed as the Gamma (P.1) variant, however it is presumed that all cases identified since June 4, 2021 are this variant of concern.

Yukon’s total case count: 182

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June 18, 2021: F.H. Collins prom attendees directed to self-isolate; case count continues to increase

ven, 06/18/2021 - 21:09

Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Dr. Brendan Hanley is directing Grade 12 students who attended the F.H. Collins prom event on Friday, June 11, to self-isolate until end of day on Friday, June 25, at 11:59 p.m. This direction is issued under his authority under Sections 11 and 17 of the Communicable Disease regulation under the Public Health and Safety Act.

Drive-up COVID-19 testing opens tonight to address increased demand

ven, 06/18/2021 - 14:51

The COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre (CTAC) will open a drive-up testing centre tonight to assist with demand for testing since the beginning of the most recent outbreak.

While CTAC has been able to meet most of the demand for testing with indoor testing, the drive up option will assist those who are nervous about their exposure by coming inside. They can now request an in-car option.

June 17, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed

jeu, 06/17/2021 - 20:04

Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, announces nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are now 54 active cases in the territory including one probable case and two out of territory cases. While only 11 are confirmed as Gamma variant, it is presumed that all recent cases are this variant of concern.

Yukon’s total case count: 145 confirmed and one probable case.*

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Yukoners can now apply for their Good Energy rebates online

jeu, 06/17/2021 - 13:14

The Government of Yukon is launching a new online system that streamlines applications for Good Energy rebates and incentives. The Good Energy E-rebates platform features the government’s energy efficient incentives for homeowners and residences, and Yukoners can now apply using the online platform.

June 16, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed

mer, 06/16/2021 - 19:57

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

mer, 06/16/2021 - 19:32

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

mar, 06/15/2021 - 20:14

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

mar, 06/15/2021 - 15:36

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

lun, 06/14/2021 - 22:15

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

dim, 06/13/2021 - 21:40

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

ven, 06/11/2021 - 20:34

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

ven, 06/11/2021 - 18:34

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

jeu, 06/10/2021 - 20:24

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

mer, 06/09/2021 - 20:21

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

mer, 06/09/2021 - 17:02

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.

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