This information is subject to change without notice. Visit Yukon.ca/COVID-19 to see the latest updates, find closures, and use the self-assessment tool.
If you think you're sick
Do not go to the hospital or health centre. Phone 811.
Testing in Yukon
Confirmed cases in Yukon: 11
Recovered: 11
Negative tests: 1,289
Pending results: 6
Total tested: 1,272
Emergency status
A state of emergency was declared on March 27, 2020. It was extended for another 90 days on June 12, 2020.
Health care
- Yukoners can now choose one other household to join up with and don’t have to practise physical distancing with people in that household: https://yukon.ca/en/news/may-19-2020-covid-19-update
- Outdoor visits for long-term care residents are now permitted.
- To help Yukoners at risk during this pandemic, vulnerable populations can now access mental health and social supports online.
Travel and borders
- Starting July 1, residents of British Columbia and Yukon will be allowed to travel back and forth without the need to self-isolate for 14 days. Residents of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut will also be allowed to enter Yukon.
- Additionally on July 1 residents of other parts of Canada can visit if they isolate in Whitehorse for 14 days. This is not recommended but it will be possible.
- As of July 1 gatherings of up to 50 can take place and restaurants can operate at full capacity, both circumstances still require safe distancing.
- People entering Yukon’s airports must wear a mask starting July 1.
- The Government of Canada will now require temperature screenings for all passengers travelling to and from Canada:https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/06/temperature-scree...
- Canada and the US have extended the current border measures until July 21, keeping borders closed to non-essential travel.
- Territorial campgrounds are open with some restrictions: www.yukon.ca/camping
- Parks Canada has opened camping at Kluane National Park and Reserve.
- Anyone entering Yukon must check in with an Enforcement or CBSA Officer and provide their destination, contact information and declaration.
Businesses and financial relief
- Visitor information centres in Yukon opened on July 1.
- The Governments of Yukon .and Canada have taken steps to support local workers and businesses
- Residential tenants who are under a health protection measure after June 25 or who need to breach their tenancy agreement because they're under a COVID-19 health protection order will continue to be protected from eviction.
Enforcement and other guidelines
- Phase 2 to ease COVID-19 restrictions has begun.
- If you have a question about borders, travel, enforcement, or want to report a CEMA violation, email covid19enforcement@gov.yk.ca or phone 1-877-374-0425.
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