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Government of Yukon to host Mental Wellness Summit
Mental Wellness Summit to spark ideas for better support across the territory.
Public health measures eased for adult indoor team sports, recreational group activities and personal indoor gatherings
Effective February 11, limits will increase for adult indoor team sports, group activities and personal indoor gatherings.
New financial and employment supports announced for Yukon businesses
New funding is available for bars and restaurants along with streamlined Yukon Nominee Program requirements to help employers hire staff.
At-home rapid tests to be available at pop-up event in Whitehorse
Rapid COVID-19 test kits are available to all Yukoners this Saturday at the Centennial Motors test distribution site.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Thomson Centre long-term care home
Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares outbreak at Thomson Centre long-term care home and extension to the outbreak at Whistle Bend Place.
Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in the Yukon
The Yukon confirms the deaths of two more Yukon citizens from COVID-19. This brings the totals to 20 since the start of the pandemic.
Limits for indoor team sports increase for ages 18 and under
Effective February 5, limits on indoor recreational team sports for youth 18 years of age and under will increase.
COVID-19 boosters for ages 12 to 17 and third doses for immunocompromised children five to 11
Vaccine coverage advances in Yukon to include boosters for ages 12 to 17 and third doses for immunocompromised children ages five to 11.
Joint statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and acting Chief Medical Officer of Health in support of front line workers
Health and Social Services Minister McPhee and acting-Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott have issued the following joint statement supporting the Yukon’s frontli
Launch of the celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Yukon will be marking the launch of the celebrations of 70 years on the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Date modified: 2026-05-27