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May 3, 2021: New COVID-19 case confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms one new case of COVID-19, bringing the territory’s total to 82 cases. There is currently one active case in Yukon.
Premier Silver announces new Chief of Staff
Today, Premier Sandy Silver announced the appointment of Jasmina Randhawa as his new Chief of Staff.
Janet Moodie, current Chief of Staff, is retiring.
Ms. Randhawa will begin her tenure as Chief of Staff effective April 29, 2021.
Yukon Premier Sandy Silver extends condolences after fatal helicopter crash in Nunavut
On April 26, Yellowknife-based Great Slave Helicopters confirmed two flight crew and one biologist died in a crash near Resolute Bay, Nunavut during a helicopter survey of the Lancaster Sound polar bear population.
Upon hearing this news, Premier Silver issued the following statement:
Hours changing at the Whitehorse COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Beginning Saturday, May 1, the Whitehorse vaccine clinic will be reducing its operating hours. The clinic will be open Tuesday to Friday. Appointments are available and can be booked online or by phone. Drop-ins are also welcomed.
New drop-in hours are as follows:
- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday from 12 to 6 p.m.
Vaccines will continue to be provided in rural communities through the community health centres. Residents can contact their health centre to find out more information.
April 28, 2021: COVID-19 update
Note: During this morning’s livestreamed COVID-19 update, it was reported “four new enforcement charges” had been laid by CEMA officers for failure to self-isolate since April 20. The number of charges was in fact three.
The Government of Yukon has the following updates for the Yukon public on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yukon school calendar dates set for 2021–22
Calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2021–22 school year are now set and available online at Yukon.ca.
The dates published online as part of the four-year outlook have been adjusted following feedback from school administrators and school councils. The changes include:
April 26, 2021: COVID-19 associated death in new case
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has confirmed a second death of a Yukon resident with COVID-19.
The person had unrelated health conditions that caused their death. The person contracted COVID-19 near the time of death and is therefore considered a COVID-19 associated death. This person will be counted as case 81.
April 22, 2021: two new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms two new cases of COVID-19 in Yukon.
- Case 79 and case 80, both adults in Whitehorse, are in the same household. The source of infection is currently under investigation.
Self-isolating and recovering at home. Contact tracing is ongoing.
Public exposure notificationPeople may have been exposed to COVID-19 infection if they were at the following location:
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Wykes’ Your Independent Grocer, Whitehorse
April 21, 2021: COVID-19 case update
One new case of COVID-19 reported for Yukon.
- Case 78 is an adult, associated with international travel.
- Tested positive upon return to Canada and has completed self-isolation prior to returning to Yukon.
- Is now recovered so will not be included in active case count.
- There were no exposures in Yukon as case was not infectious in territory.
Safe 6 plus 1
Everyone should continue to follow the Safe 6 plus 1. Information about the Safe 6 is at: practisesafe6.ca
April 21, 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 Tuesday, April 20, the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 77. Seventy-four people have recovered, one person has died and there are two active cases. We have tested 7,062 people.
Vaccination rollout progressAs of the end of the day Tuesday, April 20, there were 45,971 doses of the Moderna vaccine administered in Yukon. This number includes 25,216 first doses and 20,755 second doses.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on Federal Budget 2021
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“We are pleased to see the Government of Canada’s 2021–2022 Budget aligns with Yukon’s priorities.
This federal budget will support our efforts to combat climate change, provide affordable childcare to Yukon families, and give certainty to Yukon businesses who continue to face difficult challenges from COVID-19.
Statement from Premier Silver on the passing of Doug Bell
Premier Silver has issued the following statement:
“Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Doug Bell will remember a family man who dearly loved his late wife Pearl and took great joy in serving his community.
April 19, 2021: one new COVID-19 case confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medial Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms one new case of COVID-19 in Yukon.
Case 77 is an adult in rural Yukon, associated with travel within Canada.
Health statusSelf-isolating and recovering at home. Contact tracing is ongoing.
Public exposure notificationFriday, April 9, 2021, Watson Lake
People may have been exposed to COVID-19 infection if they were at the following location:
Past Commissioner Doug Bell remembered
The Office of the Commissioner of Yukon is saddened to hear of the passing of Doug Bell, former Commissioner of Yukon.
Statement from Premier Silver following his meeting with Commissioner Bernard
Premier Silver released this statement today following a meeting with Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard:
“This morning I met with the Commissioner to discuss the path forward, following the election results of April 12th. I indicated that I intended to form the next government and to demonstrate that I am able to gain the confidence of the Legislative Assembly.
April 14, 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, April 14, the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 76. Seventy-three people have recovered, one person has died and there are two active cases. We have tested 6,985 people.
Vaccination rollout progressAs of the end of the day Monday, April 12, there were 42,354 doses of the Moderna vaccine administered in Yukon. This number includes 24,701 first doses and 17,653 second doses.
April 13, 2021: public exposure notification
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued a potential exposure notification for three locations in Whitehorse related to yesterday’s case announcement. These notifications are issued as a precaution. This does not mean that a business failed to follow the COVID-19 health guidelines.
Public exposure notificationAll locations are for Friday, April 9, 2021
April 12, 2021: one new COVID-19 case confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms one new case of COVID-19 in Yukon.
- Case 75 is a Whitehorse resident and is linked to the previously announced case involving an out of territory resident who travelled to Yukon.
Health status: Self-isolating at home. Contact tracing is ongoing.
April 11, 2021: COVID-19 public exposure notification
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued a potential exposure notification for the 1:35 p.m. Air North flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse on Saturday, April 3.
April 9, 2021: public exposure notification
Please note the flight date has been updated to Sunday, April 4.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued a potential exposure notification for the 6:30 p.m. flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse on Sunday, April 4.
