COVID-19 public update November 19, 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.

If you think you're sick

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

Confirmed cases: 26
Recovered: 22
Deaths: 1
Negative tests: 4,345
Pending results: 75
Total tested: 4,446

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

There is are new potential COVID-19 exposure notices Whitehorse. If you were in the exposure locations and have symptoms we ask that you get tested.
Be patient and understanding and help reduce the spread of misinformation. If you hear information about COVID-19 in the territory, double check the facts by visiting the government's website before telling others.
Yukoners are reminded to follow the Safe 6 guidelines when they participate in outdoor winter activities. Winter activity guidelines will be available in the coming weeks on th government's website .
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.

As of 5 p.m. on Friday, November 20, everyone entering Yukon will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. This includes residents of British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.  Exceptions include critical services workers that have left the territory to perform their work dutired and residents of border areas such as Atlin, Lower Post, Fireside, Jade City, Fraser and Pleasant Camp.
Yukoners who are hosting family this holiday season will need to prepare to self-isolate if they have visitors
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 6 months:

2 new Civil Emergency Measures Act charges have been laid: one on November 12 and the other on November 15. Both charges were for failing to self-isolate bringing the total charges laid to 25.
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.

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