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.
If you think you're sick with COVID-19
Do not go to the hospital or health centre. Phone 811.
Testing in Yukon
Confirmed cases: 59
Recovered: 57
Deceased: 1
Negative tests: 5,704
Pending results: 52
Total tested: 5,815
Health care
- Minister Frost provided an update on delivery of the Moderna vaccine to the territory. All eligible, adult Yukoners who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will have access to 1, at no cost, in early 2021: https://yukon.ca/en/news/statement-minister-frost-recent-announcement-ab...
- Patrons are now required to provide contact information at bars and restaurants to support contact tracing.
- It's mandatory to wear a non-medical mask in all indoor public spaces.
- Starting January 4, 2021, children aged 5 and over have to wear a mask on a school bus: https://yukon.ca/en/news/additional-school-buses-new-routes-starting-jan...
- The drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre remains open with reduced hours. It’s now open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the same location.
- As the holiday season approaches, Yukoners are asked to respect gathering guidelines and stick to their social bubbles. The social bubble guidelines are at: https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/industry-op...
- To help Yukoners at risk during this pandemic, people can access mental health and social supports.
Travel and borders
- As of December 14, every person who signed a declaration when they entered Yukon will receive a text message approximately 72 hours after their arrival. This text message is a reminder of their obligation to self-isolate upon arrival in Yukon and provides a link to Yukon.ca for information and resources.
- Everyone entering Yukon is required to self-isolate for 14 days. This includes residents of British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. 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 and Pleasant Camp.
- Canada and the US has continued to extend the border closures to non-essential travel until December 21.
- Yukoners are reminded that if you choose to go past the Canadian border station at Fraser or Beaver Creek, you must be aware of the federal rules for re-entering Canada at the time of your departure.
Businesses and financial relief
- Learn more about a variety of supports available to help Yukoners during the pandemic by going to https://yukon.ca/en/economic-and-social-supports-covid-19.
Enforcement and other guidelines
- The Government of Yukon has extended the state of emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA) for a further 90 days.
- Report potential infractions of the Civil Emergency Measures Act.
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