This information is subject to change without notice.
Testing in Yukon
Confirmed cases: 616
Recovered: 557
Negative tests: 10,069
Pending results: 41
Total tested: 10,720
Deaths: 8
Total vaccine doses administered
63,563
Emergency status
The state of emergency was extended on May 27, 2021.
Health care
- Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, to 12 p.m. Wednesday. The number of active cases is currently at 53. Since June 1, 495 people have recovered and six people have died, five of whom were unvaccinated and one was partially vaccinated. A total of eight people have died from COVID-19 since November 2020.
- As of August 4th , mask use in indoor spaces is no longer mandatory but is strongly encouraged, particularly when people are in crowded, close quarters where it is difficult to physically distance. Self-isolation after domestic travel is no longer required for vaccinated or unvaccinated people. Bars and restaurants are able to return to full capacity for bar and countertop service.
- Gathering sizes remain the same. Social gatherings are limited to 20 indoors, with physical distancing and limited to 100 outdoors with physical distancing. Organized gatherings, both indoor and out, are limited to 200, with physical distancing. Mask use will continue at airports and in offices of health and allied health professionals, including physicians, dentists and massage therapists. Gathering limits remain in gyms, recreation centres and fitness studios.
- Immunizers continue to provide clinics in rural Yukon communities beginning this week. They will be providing both first and second doses of Pfizer for youth born in 2009 and up to the age of 17, and Moderna for people 18 and over. While appointments are recommended, walk-ins will be welcome. Book an appointment online here: https://yukon.ca/en/appointments
- The CMOH continues to stress the importance of getting both vaccines to complete the series. Rural Health Centres and the mass clinic in Whitehorse are continuing to offer 1st and 2nd doses of Moderna vaccine. Contact your local health centre or book an appointment online.
Travel and borders
- As of August 4, self-isolation after domestic travel is no longer required for vaccinated or unvaccinated people.
- Starting August 9, American citizens and permanent residents who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior, will be allowed to enter Canada for non-essential travel. However, the US border will remain closed to Canadians for non-essential travel until at least August 21
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.
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 of the Civil Emergency Measures Act.