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June 29, 2021: COVID-19 case count update includes one new death
June 29, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 for today and one additional death.
What We Heard report on Yukon’s immigration strategy released
June 29, 2021
The Government of Yukon releases What We Heard report following public engagement on the future of immigration.
June 28, 2021: Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 24 new cases
June 28, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 24 new cases of COVID-19.
Youth Roots Grant supports four community projects aimed at empowering youth
June 28, 2021
Youth Roots Grant awards $18,500 to community projects helping prevent harms from cannabis and substance use among youth.
June 27, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; further guidance on outbreak provided
June 27, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting 44 new cases of COVID-19 and providing further guidance on outbreak.
June 25, 2021: Chief Medical Officer of Health advises ‘social firebreak’: informal gatherings of no more than six as case count continues to rise
June 25, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 22 new cases of COVID-19 and strongly recommends that Yukoners limit social gatherings to six people.
Boil water advisory for residents of Carmacks with private wells
June 25, 2021
A boil water advisory has been issued for residents of the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation who use private wells.
SKY flight team to provide highly specialized care to the youngest Yukoners
June 25, 2021
Yukon EMS’s critical care air ambulance program has expanded to include obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric critical care transport capabilities.
Canada supports Rapid Housing projects for First Nations in Yukon
June 25, 2021
A $12.86 million funding investment announced for new affordable housing projects.
June 24, 2021: Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 18 new cases of COVID-19
June 24, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 18 new cases of COVID-19 for today.