The Yukon has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in a rural community.
Case number 77 is associated with travel within Canada, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brendan Hanley.
The individual, described as an “adult in rural Yukon,” is self-isolating and recovering at home. Contact tracing is underway.
One public exposure notification has been issued for Watson Lake at Andrea’s Restaurant, Alaska Hwy Truckers Pub & Grill on Friday, April 9, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Anyone who was at this location and is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should get tested, according to a Yukon government press release.
Tests can be booked online or by calling 867-393-3083.
(Gabrielle Plonka)