This information is subject to change without notice.
Testing in Yukon
- Confirmed cases: 84
- Recovered: 82
- Negative tests: 7,317
- Pending results: 20
- Total tested: 7,421
- Deaths: 2
Total vaccine doses administered
51,534
Emergency status
The state of emergency was extended on March 3, 2021.
Health care
- The Government of Yukon has scheduled clinics for Yukon youth age 12 to 17 to be vaccinated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning May 31, youth will be able to receive their first doses in Yukon communities. In Whitehorse, first shots will be administered starting June 1. Second dose clinics will start as early as June 23. More information and to view the clinic schedule, click here: https://yukon.ca/en/news/covid-19-vaccination-clinics-youth-begin-may-31
- Yukon’s COVID-19 vaccination rate has now reached 76 per cent for first doses of the vaccine. As of May 17, 26,242 eligible Yukon adults have received their first dose of the vaccine and 23,236 have had their second dose. Vaccine uptake is increasing in every age group with rates ranging from 65 per cent for first doses in those aged 18 to 29 years, to 90 per cent in those aged 70 and over.
- A clinic in Whitehorse is open for residents age 18 and older to receive their first and second doses of the vaccine by appointment or by walk-in. The clinic is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; on Wednesdays it is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Residents of rural communities can call their local clinics for an appointment. Visit yukon.ca/en/this-is-our-shot for more information.
- Yukoners who have had a COVID-19 test can now receive their negative test results online using their Yukon health care card. Possible results include “negative” or “not ready.” Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will be contacted promptly by Yukon Communicable Disease Control and instructed on next steps.
- The COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Those experiencing severe symptoms and requiring immediate assistance can go to the Whitehorse General Hospital Emergency Department, a community hospital or health centre.
Travel and borders
- Canada and the US extended the border closures to non-essential travel until June 21, 2021.
- Beginning May 25, any traveller arriving from within Canada who is fully vaccinated with a Health Canada-approved vaccine will not have to self-isolate, provided their vaccination status can be confirmed. Details on the verification process will be announced soon.
- Currently, everyone entering Yukon is required to self-isolate for 14 days. 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.
Businesses and financial relief
- 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 by going to yukon.ca/en/economic-and-social-supports-covid-19.
Enforcement and other guidelines
- 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 to the Civil Emergency Measures Act.