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June 19, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; community transmission among unvaccinated
June 19, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
June 18, 2021: F.H. Collins prom attendees directed to self-isolate; case count continues to increase
June 18, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19, including a student who attended the F.H. Collins prom.
Drive-up COVID-19 testing opens tonight to address increased demand
June 18, 2021
Drive-up COVID-19 testing opens tonight at CTAC at 49A Waterfront Place; open 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
June 17, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
June 17, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, announces nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and stronger enforcement measures.
Yukoners can now apply for their Good Energy rebates online
June 17, 2021
Yukoners can now apply for their Good Energy rebates with ease using the new online platform.
June 16, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
June 16, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley announces 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and one probable case overnight.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the court decision in R v. Baker and Baker
June 16, 2021
Premier Silver has issued the following statement on the court decision in R v. Baker and Baker.
Twelve cases overnight; vaccination the key to prevention of further spread
June 15, 2021
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott recommends that Yukoners get vaccinated as she confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19.
Yukon Schools and First Nations receive $150,000 for student attendance projects
June 15, 2021
A total of $150,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded for 24 Yukon projects.
Government of Yukon withdraws additional lands from mineral staking in Dawson planning region
June 15, 2021
The Government of Yukon withdraws additional lands from mineral staking in Dawson planning region following the release of the Dawson Regional Planning Commission’s draft plan.