Yukon News Releases
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Strategy for COVID-19 vaccinations in Yukon released
The Government of Yukon has released Yukon’s COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy. The strategy outlines Yukon’s plan to safely and efficiently deliver COVID-19 vaccines across the territory.
All eligible, adult Yukoners who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will have access to one, at no cost, in early 2021. No vaccine is currently approved for children or recommended for pregnant people.
Yukon Strategy on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-spirit+ People (MMIWG2S+) released
The Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ has released Changing the Story to Upholding Dignity and Justice: Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy, with a signing ceremony for contributors and partners. The event took place in Whitehorse at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Participants from all 14 Yukon First Nations as well as municipal, territorial and federal governments took part in person and online to confirm their commitment to ending violence and changing the story for Indigenous women, girls and Two-spirit+ people in Yukon.
Government of Yukon is modernizing the Sound Recording Fund
The Government of Yukon is engaging with the territory’s music industry to update and modernize the Sound Recording Fund. Working directly with music professionals on proposed changes to the fund will ensure the fund is modernized and meets the needs of Yukon’s sound recording industry.
December 8, 2020: 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 today, December 8, the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 58. Forty-seven people have recovered, one person has died and there are currently 10 active cases. We have tested 5,607 people.
Yukon is extending the state of emergency for another 90 days
The Government of Yukon is extending the state of emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA) for 90 days.
The state of emergency has facilitated the necessary speed and flexibility that has been central to the Government of Yukon’s response to COVID-19, including putting in place a number of ministerial orders that support the health, safety and economic wellbeing of Yukoners. Without the state of emergency, these ministerial orders would expire.
Release of Yukon Strategy on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-spirit+ people (MMIWG2S+) to take place on International Human Rights Day
On Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. the Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ will release Changing the Story to Upholding Dignity and Justice, Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy. This strategy aims to address violence against Indigenous women, girls and Two-spirit+ people. Yukon is the first jurisdiction to release a strategy in response to Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
December 4, 2020: three new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms three new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the territory’s total to 54 cases. There are currently 12 active cases in Yukon.
- Case 52 is in Whitehorse and is linked to a previous case.
- Case 53 is in Whitehorse and is linked to travel outside Yukon.
- Case 54 is in Whitehorse and under active investigation.
Exposure notices
People may have been exposed to COVID-19 infection if they were at one of the following locations:
Preventative human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prescription coverage coming to Yukon
The Government of Yukon will begin providing coverage for a prescription drug which reduces the risk of individuals contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The Government of Yukon will cover the cost of the medication, known as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication.
The PrEP medication will be available to people at-risk of contracting HIV. The medication is in a pill format, and taken daily. An individual must be confirmed to be HIV negative before beginning the medication.
New requirement to assist with contact tracing
Beginning Monday, December 7, 2020, restaurants and bars throughout Yukon will be required to maintain a daily list of patrons. Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley, has introduced this requirement to assist with contact tracing.
One patron in each party will be required to sign in and provide contact information. The eating and drinking establishments will be required to keep the sheets for 30 days. They will only be provided to Yukon Communicable Disease Control if an exposure has been identified.
December 2, 2020: new COVID-19 case confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms one new case of COVID-19 today, bringing the territory’s total to 50 cases. There are currently 20 active cases in Yukon.
Case 48 and 49 from Tuesday, December 1, are in Whitehorse and are linked to a previous case.
Case 50 from Wednesday, December 2, is in Whitehorse and is currently under investigation.
Public exposure notifications are being issued for:
Commissioner of Yukon introduces the 2020 Inductees to the Order of Yukon
The Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard, in her capacity as Chancellor of the Order of Yukon, is honoured and thrilled to announce the 2020 inductees to the Order of Yukon. The inductees were chosen from the many nominations that were submitted to the Advisory Council.
The following 2020 inductees were chosen for their demonstrated excellence and achievement and their outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic well-being of Yukon and its residents:
Centralized flu clinic will be shutting its doors two weeks early
With uptake for flu vaccine slowing, the mass clinic at the Whitehorse Convention Centre will reduce operating hours beginning this Friday, December 4. Flu inoculation will continue to be provided for adults through participating pharmacists in Whitehorse as well as two Wednesday evening clinics on Wednesday, December 9, and Wednesday, December 16, for children under five years of age. Rural clinics will continue as planned.
December 1, 2020: 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 recoveries
As of today, December 1, the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 47. Twenty-nine people have recovered, one person has died and there are currently 17 active cases. We have tested 5,336 people.
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Masks now mandatory in all indoor public spaces
We amended this news release at 16:37 on December 1, 2020. We clarified that:
- the Order applies to everyone in Yukon, not just Yukon residents:
- people can remove their masks when they're seated at a restaurant or bar table rather than having to be consuming food or drink; and
- people who are providing as well as receiving personal or health care services can remove their masks if required.
We've also clarified the definition of a mask by removing a reference to face coverings.
Additional relief funding available for tourism sector and non-profit organizations
Today, Tourism and Culture Minister Jeanie McLean announced the Tourism Non-Accommodation Sector Supplement and the Culture and Tourism Non-profit Sector Supplement.
November 29, 2020: new COVID-19 case confirmed
Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirmed one new case of COVID-19 today, bringing the territory’s total to 46 cases. There are currently 16 active cases in Yukon.
This case is in Whitehorse and is currently under investigation.
An additional public exposure notification is being issued for:
November 27, 2020: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirmed three new cases of COVID-19, bringing the territory’s total to 45 cases. There are currently 15 active cases in Yukon.
All three cases are in Whitehorse and all remain under investigation:
- Case 43 and 44 are linked to a known case in Whitehorse.
- Case 45 is linked to travel outside Yukon.
Additional public exposure notifications are being issued for:
COVID-19 Recovery Research Program launched
This is a joint news release with the Government of Canada.
Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announced a research program that focusses on gathering the unique information needed to support Yukon’s strategic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program is requesting expressions of interest for research projects to support the territory’s recovery from the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic.
