COVID-19 public update June 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: 1,200
Pending results: 8
Total tested: 1,219

Emergency status

A state of emergency was declared on March 27, 2020.

Health care

  • The respiratory assessment centre is closed. Testing will take place at the Whitehorse General Hospital emergency room.
  • Yukoners can now choose 1 other household to join up with and do not have to practise physical distancing with people in that household. This is called the “double bubble". Once you choose your bubble, you cannot change it. Learn more: https://yukon.ca/en/news/may-19-2020-covid-19-update

Travel and borders

  • Anyone entering Yukon must check in with an Enforcement or Canada Border Services Agency Officer and provide their destination, contact information and declaration. Everyone entering Yukon must self-isolate for 14 days.
  • The Canada-US border is closed to non-essential travel.
  • People in Atlin, Lower Post, Fraser, Jade City, Fireside or Pleasant Camp are exempt from the 14-day self-isolation period, if they have not travelled outside of Yukon or their home community in the past 14 days.
  • Territorial campgrounds opened on June 4. Learn more: www.yukon.ca/camping

Businesses and financial relief

Enforcement 

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Contact: 

If you have a question phone toll-free 1-877-374-0425 or email covid19info@gov.yk.ca.