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Yukon Aging in Place annual report released
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
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
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
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
At-home rapid test kits are now available at participating Yukon businesses.
Masking and proof of vaccination requirements lifted
Today, March 18, the requirement to wear a mask in public spaces and provide proof of vaccination in designated settings has been lifted.
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
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
Twenty-third Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon confirms the death of another Yukon citizen from COVID-19. This brings the total to 23 since the start of the pandemic.
Date modified: 2026-05-27