Yukon News Releases
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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.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“It is with deep sadness that I learned today of the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip devoted his life to others. He served in the Royal Navy for 13 years, starting in 1939 as a Cadet. He continued to champion personal achievement and founded the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
This global program encourages young people to pursue worthwhile activities in the name of service to their communities in hopes of inspiring others to reach for their full potential.
Statement from Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard on the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh
Commissioner Angélique Bernard has issued the following statement:
“On behalf of all Yukoners, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Yukon fondly remembers his late Royal Highness’s Prince Philip’s visits to the territory, on his own in 1954 and then in 1959 in the company of the Queen.
April 7, 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 6, the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 74. Seventy-three people have recovered, one person has died and there are no active cases. We have tested 6,933 people.
Vaccination rollout progressAs of the end of the day Monday, April 5, there were 37,193 doses of the Moderna vaccine administered in Yukon. This number includes 23,954 first doses and 13,239 second doses.
March 31, 2021: An out of territory resident has tested positive for COVID-19
Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirmed one new case of COVID-19 today, bringing the territory’s total to 74 cases.
This new case is in a Yukon resident who acquired the infection out of territory, was tested out of the territory and will remain out of territory until they are non-infectious.
While this increases Yukon’s case count, it does not increase the number of cases active in the territory.
Anyone who is experiencing any of the following symptoms is asked to self-isolate and arrange for testing immediately:
Grades 10 to 12 students in Whitehorse to return to full-time, in-person classes
Grades 10 to 12 students at F.H. Collins, Vanier Catholic and Porter Creek secondary schools will be able to return to full-time, in-person classes on April 19, 2021.
Two planning days have been scheduled to support school staff in adjusting their course plans for the remainder of the school year. Grades 10 to 12 students will not attend in-class school during these two days and will be expected to be learning from home on work assigned by their teachers. Planning days are scheduled for:
March 31, 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, March 30, the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 73. Seventy-one people have recovered, one person has died and there is one active case. We have tested 6,880 people.
First cases of COVID-19 variants of concern identified in Yukon
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 today, including Yukon’s first case of a variant of concern. The second case is not considered a Yukon case.
March 24, 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, March 23, the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 72. Seventy-one people have recovered, one person has died, and there are no active cases. We have tested 6,823 people.
Monday, March 22, marked the one-year anniversary of Yukon’s first two COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 tests can now be booked online
Yukoners can now book COVID-19 tests online through the recently launched online booking tool. People who have a valid health-care card can now book an appointment online if they are experiencing any COVID-19 like symptoms and require testing.
The online booking tool asks a series of questions, taking users through several steps to help determine what type of test is most suitable based on their needs. The new tool will then confirm a user’s symptoms and the reason for a COVID-19 test before confirming an appointment.
