COVID-19 public update July 9, 2020

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

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