September 5, 2021: public exposure notifications

The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices for the following flights:

• August 26, 2021
  • Air North flight (4N538)
  • Whitehorse to Vancouver
  • Departure: 9:10 a.m.
     
• August 29, 2021
  • Air North flight (4N524)
  • Vancouver to Whitehorse
  • Departure: 8:10 a.m.

Anyone on either of these flights is asked to self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days – through to September 9 or 12 respectively.  If symptoms appear, self-isolate, remain at home and arrange to get tested either by calling 867-393-3083 or booking a test online. Rural Yukon residents should contact their community health centre to arrange for testing. Anyone on this flight who is not fully vaccinated should especially self-monitor for symptoms.

Vaccinations

Yukoners are encouraged to get vaccinated if they are eligible and have not yet done so. Vaccine information is available online.