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: 15
Recovered: 15
Negative tests: 3,472
Pending results: 74
Total tested: 3,561
Emergency status
A state of emergency was declared on March 27, 2020. It was extended on September 9.
Health care
- We are reviewing the current benefits and limitations of the Government of Canada’s COVID Alert app within the territory and how it is working in other jurisdictions.
- A new swish and spit, or gargle, COVID-19 test developed in BC may be used within Yukon in the near future.
- The Respiratory Assessment Centre has been renamed to the COVID testing centre (CTC). 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.
- There are new symptom criteria for staying home from schools and daycares: https://yukon.ca/en/news/september-16-2020-covid-19-update
- To help Yukoners at risk during this pandemic, vulnerable populations can now access mental health and social supports online.
Travel and borders
- Beginning October 1, on-site road border personnel are transitioning from the current 24-hours a day schedule to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Alaska Highway and Junction 37 borders.
- Travellers arriving outside of these hours will be required to stop at an on-site kiosk.
- They must sign a declaration and submit their self-isolation plan, along with a contact number when they arrive from outside of BC, the NWT or Nunavut.
- Completing the self-declaration is required by law.
- Canada and the U.S. have extended border closures to non-essential travel until September 21.
- Residents of BC, Nunavut, NWT and Yukon are allowed to travel in those jurisdictions without the need to self-isolate
for 14 days when they enter into Yukon with some restrictions. - Individuals entering Yukon’s airports must wear a mask and the Government of Canada require temperature screenings for all passengers.
Businesses and financial relief
- Yukon’s Premier, Cabinet members, Council of Yukon First Nation’s Grand Chief and Yukon First Nations Chiefs met for the Yukon Forum. The leaders discussed a number of issues including COVID-19: https://yukon.ca/en/news/yukon-forum-discussions-include-health-and-soci...
- 2020–21 First Supplementary Estimates include COVID-related supports for Yukoners and Yukon businesses: https://yukon.ca/en/news/economy-remains-resilient-supports-yukoners-con...
Enforcement and other guidelines
- Guidelines for contact sports are on Yukon.ca: https://yukon.ca/en/news/august-26-2020-covid-19-update
- If anyone has concerns that someone is violating a Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA) Order, they can now fill in a form on Yukon.ca: https://yukon.ca/en/cema-report
- The Government of Yukon will receive up to $4.16 million from the Government of Canada’s new Safe Return to Class Fund to help further the safety of students and staff members throughout the school year: https://yukon.ca/en/news/government-yukon-welcomes-safe-return-class-fun...
- If you have a question about enforcement, email covid19enforcement@gov.yk.ca or phone 1-877-374-0425.
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