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: 60
Recovered: 59
Deceased: 1
Negative tests: 5,788
Pending results: 25
Total tested: 5,872
Health care
- Health Canada approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and Minister Frost provided a statement: https://yukon.ca/en/news/statement-minister-health-and-social-services-a...
- There are excellent holiday planning guidelines on Yukon.ca.
- Yukoners are reminded to check Yukon.ca for self-isolation options if they are hosting visitors over the holidays: https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/your-health...
- Getting tested for COVID-19 over the holidays:
- The COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Center will close at 4 p.m. on December 24 and remained closed December 25 and 26.
- The drive-thru testing centre will be closed from December 25 to 28 as well as on January 1.
- Those experiencing severe symptoms and requiring immediate assistance can go to the Whitehorse General Hospital Emergency Department, a community hospital or health centre.
- Yukoners are asked to respect gathering guidelines over the holidays and to stick to their social bubbles. The social bubble guidelines are available here: https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/industry-op...
- It is 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...
- Patrons are required to provide contact information at bars and restaurants to support contact tracing.
- To help Yukoners at risk during this pandemic, people can access mental health and social supports.
Travel and borders
- Canada and the US have continued to extend the border closures to non-essential travel until January 21. If you choose to go past the Canadian border station at Fraser or Beaver Creek, you may be subject to a 14-day federal quarantine.
- 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 and Pleasant Camp.
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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