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: 1,304
Pending results: 7
Total tested: 1,322
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
- In anticipation of the demand for increased testing the stand alone respiratory assessment centre reopened on Monday, July 6. https://yukon.ca/en/news/july-8-2020-covid-19-update
- Whitehorse General Hospital has changed its visiting policy. All admitted patients are now allowed one designated and consistent visitor.
- 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.
- Gatherings of up to 50 can take place and restaurants can operate at full capacity, both circumstances still require safe distancing
- Individuals 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.
- Canada and the U.S. 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
- 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: https://yukon.ca/en/covid-19-support-yukoners
- Updated guidance for critical and essential service delivery was released: https://yukon.ca/en/news/june-5-2020-covid-19-update
- 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
- The Government of Yukon announced preliminary operational and learning planning for Yukon schools for the 2020–21 school year. https://yukon.ca/en/news/update-planning-2020-21-school-year
- 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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