COVID-19 public update July 22, 2021

This information is subject to change without notice.

Testing in Yukon

Confirmed cases: 534
Recovered: 463
Negative tests: 9,658
Pending results: 35
Total tested: 10,216
Deaths: 6

62,183

The state of emergency was extended on May 27, 2021.

Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) is reporting 7 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Tuesday and 12 p.m. Wednesday. This brings the active case count to 66.
Yukon is currently leading Canada in successfully vaccinating its population. As of July 16, 2021, 85 per cent of eligible adults had received their 1st dose and 79 per cent their 2nd dose. 1st dose vaccine uptake for age groups range from 81 per cent for those aged 18 to 29 to 94 per cent for those aged 70 and older.
The CMOH has provided new recommendations regarding public health measures in place to protect Yukoners from COVID-19. Effective August 4, the Yukon government will lift the requirement for people to self-isolate upon entry to the territory, the requirement to wear masks in indoor public spaces and the requirement for physical distancing at bars and restaurants, allowing these establishments to return to full capacity as it was before the pandemic.
Testing continues to be a priority to enable health care responders to manage risk and outbreaks. Anyone experiencing symptoms in Whitehorse should call the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre at 867-393- 3083 or book online to arrange for testing.
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.

Any traveller arriving in Yukon from within Canada who is fully vaccinated with a Health Canada-approved vaccine is not required to self-isolate, provided their vaccination status can be confirmed.
If someone does not want to consent to providing that information, they can still enter the territory as long as they self-isolate for 14 days. Additional exceptions include critical services workers 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 when not performing their duties. Find more information on travelling to Yukon.
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.

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.

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.