This information is subject to change without notice.
Testing in Yukon
- Confirmed cases: 78
- Recovered: 75
- Negative tests: 6,969
- Pending results: 25
- Total tested: 7,072
- Total vaccine doses administered: 46,304
- Deaths: 1
Emergency status
The state of emergency was extended on March 3, 2021.
- Health care
- There are two active cases of COVID-19 in Yukon. An additional case was announced on April 21, associated with international travel. The person tested positive upon return to Canada and has completed self-isolation prior to returning to Yukon. They are recovered so will not be included in the active case count.
- Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a potential exposure notification for Andrea’s Restaurant, Alaska Hwy Truckers Pub and Grill in Watson Lake. Anyone who was at this location between 6 am and 11 am on April 9 and has symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested. Find all public 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; 81 per cent in West Yukon; 54 per cent in Central Yukon; 59 per cent in Southeast Yukon; and 72 per cent in Whitehorse. The percentage of residents who have received a second dose is: 66 per cent in North Yukon; 74 per cent in West Yukon; 47 per cent in Central Yukon; 53 per cent in Southeast Yukon; and 59 per cent in Whitehorse. See the latest vaccination data and progress reporting.
- The third round of mobile vaccination tours to Yukon communities is complete. Residents age 18 and older can call their local health centre for an appointment or can receive a vaccination in Whitehorse.
- 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. Book an appointment or get more information.
- Vaccinations will be made available to all returning students and seasonal workers who are arriving in Yukon and wish to be immunized while in self-isolation. Students and seasonal workers between the ages of 18 to 29 will be granted permission to leave self-isolation to receive their vaccination. Tourists or visitors to the territory who cannot show proof of residency or employment will not be eligible to take part in this program.
- 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 May 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
- The Government of Yukon is extending and expanding several COVID-19 economic programs to support Yukon businesses.
- Learn more about a variety of supports available to help Yukoners during the pandemic by going to yukon.ca/en/economic-and-social-supports-covid-19.
Enforcement and other guidelines
- Yukon extended the state of emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA) for another 90 days. Read a full list of the orders and legislative changes made under CEMA.
- Report potential infractions to the Civil Emergency Measures Act.