Coronavirus

An aerial view of the Eagle Gold Mine. (File Photo)

Six new COVID-19 cases reported at Victoria Gold mine site

Six new cases have been reported in the Yukon between Oct. 12…

An aerial view of the Eagle Gold Mine. (File Photo)
Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Acting chief medical officer ‘strongly recommends’ masks indoors

Concerns rising over increasing COVID-19 numbers

Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Acting CMOH announces 14 new cases in Whitehorse and one in Watson Lake

Public exposure issued for Oct. 3 Whitehorse-Vancouver flight

Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Carcross Fire Hall is the location of rapid testing throughout this week. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Masks recommended in Carcross due to COVID-19 outbreak

Carcross residents are being asked to wear masks in all indoor public…

Carcross Fire Hall is the location of rapid testing throughout this week. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
A tenth COVID-19 death has been reported. (Yukon News file)

A tenth Yukoner has died because of COVID-19, 35 cases active in the territory

‘It is a blow to those who are working so hard to keep everyone safe,’ Dr. Catherine Elliott

A tenth COVID-19 death has been reported. (Yukon News file)
A member of the rapid response team from Yukon government cleans entranceway for people being tested in Carcross over the weekend. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
A member of the rapid response team from Yukon government cleans entranceway for people being tested in Carcross over the weekend. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
The Ghùch Tiâ Community School in Carcross is one of three rural schools flagged for COVID-19 exposures. (Screenshot/Google)

COVID-19 affecting schools in Watson Lake and Carcross

Students, staff have been given specific directions from the acting CMOH Dr. Catherine Elliott

The Ghùch Tiâ Community School in Carcross is one of three rural schools flagged for COVID-19 exposures. (Screenshot/Google)
Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

COVID-19 recommendations issued for Watson Lake

Seven new cases identified overnight

Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

Thirteen new COVID-19 cases clustered in rural Yukon communities

Two of the cases are people from Outside diagnosed in the Yukon.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Two public exposure notices issued Sept. 16. (Black Press file photo)

Public exposure notices issued for Air North flight, Canadian Tire

If present in those locations, people should self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days

Two public exposure notices issued Sept. 16. (Black Press file photo)
Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott speaks to media during a press conference in Whitehorse on September 7. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Exposure notice issued for Watson Lake daycare

Infant, toddler, preschool groups to self-isolate until Sept. 19

Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott speaks to media during a press conference in Whitehorse on September 7. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Six more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Yukon and one public exposure notice has been issued. (Yukon News/file)

Yukon reports six new COVID-19 cases, issues exposure notice

Six more people have tested postive for COVID-19 in the territory

Six more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Yukon and one public exposure notice has been issued. (Yukon News/file)
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott speaks to media during a press conference in Whitehorse on Sept. 7. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Elliott says Porter Creek school following operational plan after positive COVID-19 case

“This is something we’ve expected and that we’re responding to.”

Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott speaks to media during a press conference in Whitehorse on Sept. 7. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Another Yukoner has died of COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

Another Yukoner dies of COVID-19, positive case found at PCSS

Eight new cases were discovered between Sept. 3 and 8.

Another Yukoner has died of COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Premier Sandy Silver holds up a vaccine verification document at a COVID-19 press briefing in Whitehorse on September 7. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Yukon launches proof of vaccination documents

The one-page document can be printed off, downloaded or ordered through the mail.

Premier Sandy Silver holds up a vaccine verification document at a COVID-19 press briefing in Whitehorse on September 7. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Two exposure notices were issued for flights connecting to Vancouver. (Courtesy/Air North)

Public exposure notice released for two Air North flights

Warning for the flight to Vancouver on Aug. 26 and flight from Vancouver on Aug. 29.

Two exposure notices were issued for flights connecting to Vancouver. (Courtesy/Air North)
Air North flight 4N554 on Aug. 29 from Vancouver to Whitehorse has been issued a public exposure notice. (Yukon News/file)

Air North flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse issued a public exposure notice

Anyone on Air North flight 4N554 should self-monitor for symptoms until Sept. 12

Air North flight 4N554 on Aug. 29 from Vancouver to Whitehorse has been issued a public exposure notice. (Yukon News/file)
Copper Ridge Place. (Ian Stewart/Yukon News file)

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Copper Ridge Place long-term care facility

One resident and staff member caught the virus while in the facility prompting outbreak status

Copper Ridge Place. (Ian Stewart/Yukon News file)
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Exposure notices issued for hostels in Whitehorse and Haines Junction

Those staying in the hostels from Aug. 17 to Aug. 27 asked to self-monitor.

Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Signage outside Copper Ridge Place. (Ian Stewart/Yukon News file)

COVID-19 case confirmed at Copper Ridge Place long-term care home

Affected residents are being encouraged to limit movement and visits will be put on hold.

Signage outside Copper Ridge Place. (Ian Stewart/Yukon News file)