Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued a potential exposure notification for the 1:35 p.m. Air North flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse on Saturday, April 3.
A person from out of territory has tested positive several days after arriving in Yukon. The person is self-isolating and recovering. In addition to this public notification, contact tracing with passengers seated in close proximity to the case is underway. We are confident that all standard protocols were adhered to. Although the risk of exposure is low on flights, we are taking a precautionary approach. Contact tracing for the case is underway, and to date, no other exposures of concern have been identified in Yukon.
Public exposure notification
People may have been exposed to COVID-19 infection if they were on the following flight:
- Saturday, April 3, 2021
- Air North flight 4N538
- Vancouver to Whitehorse
- Departure 1:35 p.m., arrival 3:59 p.m.
Anyone experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms should self-isolate and remain at home, take the online self-assessment and arrange to get tested either by calling 867-393-3083 or booking a test online https://book-covid-19-test.service.yukon.ca/en/.
Safe 6 plus 1
Everyone in Yukon should continue to follow the Safe 6 plus 1. Information about the Safe 6 is at: practisesafe6.ca
Pat Living
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-335-1531
patricia.living@yukon.ca