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New media funding programs support Yukon content creators
January 10, 2022
The Government of Yukon has revamped its funding programs for media content creators.
The Yukon is providing take-home, self-administered rapid COVID-19 tests for people with symptoms
January 10, 2022
The Government of Yukon is making rapid COVID-19 tests available to symptomatic Yukoners who do not require PCR testing.
Additional public health measures in force
January 8, 2022
Additional public health measures to limit contacts in response to spread of Omicron variant in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon updates COVID-19 testing approach
January 6, 2022
Changes to COVID-19 testing announced in response to Omicron variant.
Omicron cases increasing quickly
January 3, 2022
Covid-19 case counts are on the rise in the territory with 158 new cases since Friday, December 31, 2021, 245 active cases and 32 per cent test positivity rate.
Additional public health measures introduced in response to spread of Omicron variant in the Yukon
December 31, 2021
The Government of Yukon is strengthening public health measures to protect Yukoners against COVID-19.
Fifteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
December 31, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported another death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19.
Early sign of community transmission of Omicron variant in the Yukon, new recommendations introduced
December 30, 2021
New isolation recommendation introduced to control community transmission of Omicron variant in the Yukon.
Camping fees set to increase in 2022
December 30, 2021
Camping fees will continue to include firewood.
Call for Youth Panel on Climate Change applicants
December 21, 2021
The Government of Yukon is calling for applicants for the second Youth Panel on Climate Change.