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Information for Yukoners on Canada-US border restrictions
Canada-US borders will be restricted to essential travel only.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued the following update on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020–2021 Budget passes and spring sitting of Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
Spring sitting ends early with the passing of the 2020–21 budget, tax reducing legislation to reduce taxes individuals and businesses.
New Yukon Tourism Advisory Board appointed
New Yukon Tourism Advisory Board members bring diversity of experience and a broad range of tourism sector expertise.
Respiratory assessment centre to open at Yukon Convention Centre
New respiratory assessment centre to open in Whitehorse for people with acute respiratory illness such as influenza or COVID-19.
Online self-assessment tool for COVID-19 now available
Yukoners now have access to online screening for COVID-19.
Chief Medical Officer of Health declares public health emergency
This declaration enables the Chief Medical Officer of Health to respond more quickly to the rapidly changing situation to ensure the health and safety of Yukoners.
Premier Silver announces a stimulus package to support businesses and workers
Premier Sandy Silver announces economic support for local workers and businesses affected by COVID-19.
Chief Medical Officer of Health recommends broad new measures for Yukon
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is telling all individuals who have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days to self-isolate.
Yukoners recommended to cancel or postpone all international non-essential travel
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health advises Yukoners to cancel or postpone all non-essential travel outside of Canada.