This weekly information is subject to change without notice. Visit Yukon.ca to see the latest updates, find closures and use the self-assessment tool.
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Testing in Yukon
Confirmed cases: 76
Recovered: 73
Deaths: 1
Negative tests: 6,896
Pending results: 40
Total tested: 7,012
Total vaccine doses administered
43,428
Health care
- There are two active cases of COVID-19 in Yukon. Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a potential exposure notification for three business locations in Whitehorse, as well as exposure notices for two flights into the Erik Nielsen International Airport. These notifications are issued as a precaution. Details on all public exposure notices can be found here: yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/your-health-covid-19/potential-covid-19-exposure-notices.
- By region, the percentage of Yukon residents who have received a first dose of the Moderna vaccine is: 72 per cent in North Yukon; 78 per cent in West Yukon; 53 per cent in Central Yukon; 59 per cent in Southeast Yukon; and 71 per cent in Whitehorse. The percentage of residents who have received a second dose is: 65 per cent in North Yukon; 70 per cent in West Yukon; 46 per cent in Central Yukon; 53 per cent in Southeast Yukon; and 46 per cent in Whitehorse. Visit yukon.ca for the latest vaccination data and progress reporting.
- Mobile vaccination teams continue to visit Yukon communities. Residents age 18 and older will have the opportunity to receive their first or second shot during the next visit of the mobile team to their community. Appointments can be booked online at yukon.ca/en/this-is-our-shot.
- The clinic at the Convention Centre in Whitehorse is open for residents age 18 and older to receive their first and second doses of the vaccine, by appointment or by walk-in.
- Proof of residency will be required to receive a vaccination, such as government issued identification, a Yukon health care card, or mail displaying your name and address. After receiving a vaccine Yukoners must continue following health measures, such as wearing a mask.
- The COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Those experiencing severe symptoms and requiring immediate assistance can go to the Whitehorse General Hospital Emergency Department, a community hospital or health centre.
- To help Yukoners at risk during this pandemic, people can access mental health and social supports online.
Travel and borders
- Canada and the US extended the border closures to non-essential travel until April 21, 2021.
- Everyone entering Yukon is required to self-isolate for 14 days. Exceptions include critical services workers that have left the territory to perform their work duties and residents of border areas such as Atlin, Lower Post, Fire Side, Jade City, Fraser, Good Hope Lake and Pleasant Camp. Critical service workers must fully self-isolate except for when they are performing their duties.
Businesses and financial relief
Learn more about a variety of supports available to help Yukoners during the pandemic.
Enforcement and other guidelines
- Yukon extended the state of emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA) for another 90 days. See a full list of the orders and legislative changes made under CEMA.
- You can report potential infractions to the Civil Emergency Measures Act.
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