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Vaccination requirement lifted for most workers
April 4, 2022
The vaccination requirement for most public servants has lifted, except for workers in high-risk settings.
Yukon Aging in Place annual report released
March 28, 2022
The first annual report on the Aging in Place Action Plan shows that of the 56 recommended actions, 80 per cent are now either complete or underway.
Outbreak at Whitehorse General Hospital declared
March 25, 2022
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares a COVID-19 outbreak at the Whitehorse General Hospital.
New Omicron variants of concern present in the Yukon
March 25, 2022
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health confirms Omicron variants BA.1 and BA.2 are present in the Yukon.
Vaccination requirement continues for workers in high-risk settings in the Yukon
March 22, 2022
Vaccination requirement remains in place to protect the most vulnerable Yukoners accessing services in high-risk settings.
At-home rapid testing distribution continues to be expanded in the Yukon
March 22, 2022
At-home rapid test kits are now available at participating Yukon businesses.
Masking and proof of vaccination requirements lifted
March 18, 2022
Today, March 18, the requirement to wear a mask in public spaces and provide proof of vaccination in designated settings has been lifted.
Dawson City Mental Wellness Week is underway
March 17, 2022
Mental wellness week in Dawson City is underway.
Handy Bus to operate seven days a week
March 15, 2022
The Handy Bus will now operate seven days a week.
Joint statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health on the National Day of Observance for COVID-19
March 11, 2022
Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott have issued the following joint statement on the National Day