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June 23, 2021: Chief Medical Officer of Health reports one death and four new cases of COVID-19
June 23, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is saddened to announce the death of another Yukon resident from COVID-19.
June 22, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; community transmission among unvaccinated
June 22, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Government of Yukon and First Nations complete forest plan for Whitehorse and Southern Lakes region
June 22, 2021
The Whitehorse Southern Lakes forest planning region have approved a plan for the region.
Organizations receive funding to target prevention of violence against Indigenous women
June 22, 2021
The Government of Yukon awards Prevention of Violence against Indigenous Women funding to six community-based organizations.
June 21, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; community transmission among unvaccinated
June 21, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Saturday afternoon.
Statement from the Government of Yukon in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2021
Statement from the Government of Yukon in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
June 19, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; community transmission among unvaccinated
June 19, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
June 18, 2021: F.H. Collins prom attendees directed to self-isolate; case count continues to increase
June 18, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19, including a student who attended the F.H. Collins prom.
Drive-up COVID-19 testing opens tonight to address increased demand
June 18, 2021
Drive-up COVID-19 testing opens tonight at CTAC at 49A Waterfront Place; open 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
June 17, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
June 17, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, announces nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and stronger enforcement measures.