COVID-19 public update November 12, 2020

This information is subject to change without notice. Visit Yukon.ca to see the latest updates, find closures, and use the self-assessment tool.

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Do not go to the hospital or health centre. Phone 811.

Confirmed cases: 24
Recovered: 22
Deaths: 1
Negative tests: 4,188
Pending results: 23
Total tested: 4,235

A state of emergency was declared on March 27, 2020. It was extended on September 9.

Yukon Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott today confirmed a new case of COVID-19, bringing the territory’s total to 24 cases since the first infection was announced on March 22, 2020.
There is a new potential COVID-19 exposure notice. If you were in the exposure locations and have symptoms we ask that you get tested: https://yukon.ca/en/news/covid-19-public-health-notifications-issued-whi....
With the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the flu vaccine is more important than ever.
The COVID testing centre’s hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Referrals are no longer required for a COVID-19 test.
To help Yukoners at risk during this pandemic, people can access mental health and social supports online.

Yukoners who are hosting family this holiday season will need to prepare to self-isolate if they have visitors from outside BC, the NWT or Nunavut: https://yukon.ca/en/news/november-10-2020-covid-19-update
British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer announced new orders this weekend. Yukoners travelling to or from BC will need to follow COVID-19 guidelines and abide by the order while they're in BC.
Residents of BC, Nunavut, NWT and Yukon are allowed to travel in those jurisdictions without the need to self-isolate for 14 days in Yukon. However, you should take preliminary precautions before travelling into Yukon. Reduce your exposure before your travel date, and practice the safe 6.
Canada and the US has continued to extend the border closures to non-essential travel until November 21.
Yukoners are reminded that if you choose to go past the Canadian border station at Fraser or Beaver Creek, you must be aware of the federal rules for re-entering Canada at the time of your departure.

The Government of Canada announced a new agreement with the Government of Yukon to support essential air access to remote communities. The Government of Canada is contributing up to $7 million to ensure continuity of services for at least six months: https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/11/government-of-can...
The Government of Canada announced it is drafting a financial assistance package that include loans and other support for Canadian airlines, airports and the aerospace sector: https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/11/statement-by-mini...
The Yukon Business Relief Program has been extended until March 31, 2021.
The Government of Canada is extending the Emergency Wage Subsidy to the summer of 2021.

Grades 10 to 12 students will remain on their current schedule with additional supports. The Music Arts and Drama (MAD) program will move back to the Wood Street Centre: https://yukon.ca/en/news/2020-21-school-year-education-program-update
The school health and safety guidelines for Grades K to 12 have been updated to reduce the requirement for two-metre distancing between students in the classroom and to make masks mandatory in common areas outside of the classroom.
All Yukoners are reminded to adhere to Yukon’s guidance on gatherings and keep social groups small and intimate. Your social bubble can include 15 people but you should not socialize with more than 10 at a time indoors.
Be kind and understanding. People in transit through the territory are now driving in winter conditions. Report concerns at https://yukon.ca/en/cema-report.

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