The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has declared an outbreak at the Thomson Centre long-term care home in Whitehorse following the identification of several linked COVID-19 cases.
The current situation is contained and routine outbreak management procedures are in place, including screening and testing protocols. Additional information has been shared with staff, residents and families.
Additionally, outbreak measures have been extended in one house at Whistle Bend Place in Whitehorse.
The staff working in the Yukon’s long-term care homes are doing outstanding work to balance outbreak measures with the wellbeing of residents. We are working closely with the staff and administration at both Thomson Centre and Whistle Bend Place to manage these outbreaks. Thank you to the staff, residents and their families for their flexibility during this challenging time.
acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott
While the Thomson Centre is directly adjacent to Whitehorse General Hospital, there is no impact to hospital services. Patients and clients who have scheduled appointments for hospital services located in the Thomson Centre continue to be able to safely access those services during this time.
Carleen Kerr
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-667-3673
carleen.kerr@yukon.ca