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.
Testing in Yukon
Confirmed cases: 39
Recovered: 23
Deaths: 1
Negative tests: 4,633
Pending results: 315
Total tested: 4,987
Emergency status
A state of emergency was declared on March 27, 2020. It was extended on September 9.
Health care
- As of December 1, it will be mandatory to wear a non-medical mask in all indoor public spaces.
- 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/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/your-health...
- If you are planning to have guests from outside of Yukon during the holidays, you must be aware of the new self-isolation rules. A new option for self-isolation will allow you to share meals and hugs with your guests, however every member of your household will be required to self-isolate for 14 days or If your guest leaves before 14 days, you must continue to self-isolate for three days. If everyone in your household and your departed guest do not have symptoms after three days, your household is free to leave your self-isolation.
- Located at the old Centennial Motors wash bay, the COVID-19 testing drive-thru will provide screening for those who are experiencing symptoms and require testing. Testing will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until Saturday, November 28 2020.
- To help Yukoners at risk during this pandemic, people can access mental health and social supports.
Travel and borders
- As of 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 duties and residents of border areas such as Atlin, Lower Post, Fire Side, Jade City, Fraser and Pleasant Camp.
- Canada and the US has continued to extend the border closures to non-essential travel until December 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.
Businesses and financial relief
The Yukon Essential Workers Income Support Program has been extended to February 15, 2021.
Enforcement and other guidelines
- One new charge was laid on November 19 for failing to self-isolate.
- 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.
- Be kind and understanding. People in transit through the territory are now driving in winter conditions. Report concerns.
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