March 31, 2021: An out of territory resident has tested positive for COVID-19

Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirmed one new case of COVID-19 today, bringing the territory’s total to 74 cases.

This new case is in a Yukon resident who acquired the infection out of territory, was tested out of the territory and will remain out of territory until they are non-infectious.

While this increases Yukon’s case count, it does not increase the number of cases active in the territory.

Anyone who is experiencing any of the following symptoms is asked to self-isolate and arrange for testing immediately: 

• Fever
• Chills
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Loss of sense of taste or smell
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Muscle aches

Those experiencing severe symptoms and requiring immediate assistance can go to the Whitehorse General Hospital Emergency Department, a community hospital or health centre.