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First cases of COVID-19 variants of concern identified in Yukon
March 25, 2021
COVID-19 variant identified in two individuals in Yukon, both doing well.
COVID-19 tests can now be booked online
March 16, 2021
Online booking for COVID-19 testing is now available to Yukoners.
Potential COVID-19 exposure at Silvertip mine, Northern BC
March 13, 2021
Yukon public health officials have been informed of cases of COVID-19 transmitted at Coeur Mining’s Silvertip mine in Northern BC.
New health care policy supports transgender community
March 12, 2021
Insured Health and Hearing Services introduces new policies to support gender affirming health care.
Statement from Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health advising Yukoners against all non-essential travel
March 11, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued the following statement.
Construction contract awarded for Old Crow Health and Wellness centre, and 10-plex housing unit
March 11, 2021
The Government of Yukon has awarded the design-build contract to Yukon-based KetzaTSL Construction Ltd.
Government of Yukon expands orthopedic program, soon to begin offering hip replacements
March 10, 2021
A new orthopedic surgeon will assist in reducing wait times and increasing number of elective surgeries for those awaiting joint replacements.
Yukon receives more than $3 million in funding for virtual health care services
March 8, 2021
The Government of Yukon receives more than $3 million in funding from the Government of Canada to expand capacity for virtual health care services in Yukon.