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October 18, 2021: COVID-19 case update
October 18, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from noon Friday, October 15, to noon Monday, October 18.
October 17, 2021: public exposure notifications
October 17, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices.
October 15, 2021: COVID-19 case update
October 15, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in last 48 hours. Outbreak declared in Grade 4 class at Elijah Smith Elementary School.
Government of Yukon to require public servants and health care workers be fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination to access non-essential services
October 15, 2021
New requirements based on recommendations from the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health come into place on November 30, 2021.
Cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta to be added to the Yukon Drug Formulary
October 15, 2021
The Yukon is the first territory to announce covering the cost of new drug to treat cystic fibrosis.
October 13, 2021: COVID-19 case update
October 13, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports six new confirmed cases of COVID-19, from noon Tuesday, October 12, to noon Wednesday, October 13.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health recommends wearing masks in indoor public spaces
October 12, 2021
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health issues strong recommendation around masking in indoor public spaces with Delta now circulating in the Yukon.
October 12, 2021: public exposure notifications
October 12, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notifications.
October 8, 2021: COVID-19 case update
October 8, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 10 new cases in last 48 hours.
Flu vaccine clinics set to begin October 12
October 8, 2021
The Yukon’s influenza vaccine clinics will start on Tuesday, October 12.