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The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Medical Association reach tentative agreement
The previous Memorandum of Understanding between YMA and Yukon government expired on March 31, 2022.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health on the new bivalent COVID-19 booster
Yukoners aged 18 and older will soon have access to a Health Canada approved Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on International Overdose Awareness Day
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has released a statement recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day.
Call for public input to inform Yukon type 1 diabetes strategy
Public input will help develop a type 1 diabetes strategy for the Yukon and identify ways to improve services and supports offered to Yukoners living with type 1 diabetes.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on back to school and early learning
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issues a statement on back to school and early learning.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health on monkeypox risk factors in the Yukon and the territory’s response
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides a statement on monkeypox risk factors in the territory.
Council of Yukon First Nations, Indigenous Services Canada and Government of Yukon working together to address menstrual equity in Yukon
The Government of Canada, Council of Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon are working together to address menstrual equity in the Yukon.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health on the Yukon’s first case of monkeypox
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health confirms the Yukon’s first monkeypox case.
New hours of service at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre’s hours have changed. As of July 24, CTAC will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4pm; Saturday 8:30 am to 12 pm; and closed Sunday.
Yukon Senior Income Supplement (YSIS) payments delayed
The Government of Yukon is working to resolve delays in Yukon Senior Income Supplement payments.
Date modified: 2026-05-27