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September 11, 2021: public exposure notice
September 11, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued a COVID-19 public exposure notice.
September 10, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
September 10, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported five new cases of COVID-19 and issues an exposure notice.
Statement from Minister of Community Services, Richard Mostyn on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
September 10, 2021
Minister of Community Services, Richard Mostyn has issued the following on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.
Government of Yukon partners with Blood Ties Four Directions for operation of new supervised consumption site
September 10, 2021
The Yukon’s first supervised consumption site will help address the opioid crisis.
Nurse practitioner to join Carmacks and Old Crow health care team
September 9, 2021
A new nurse practitioner will bolster the health care team that serves the communities of Carmacks and Old Crow.
September 8, 2021: COVID-19 update and public exposure notifications
September 8, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott confirms one new death from COVID-19 in the Yukon and issues exposure notices.
One COVID-19 case confirmed at Porter Creek Secondary School
September 8, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliot has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Porter Creek Secondary School.
Vera Brown receives Council of the Federation Literacy Award
September 8, 2021
This award recognizes the contributions of Vera Brown in intergenerational, Indigenous language learning and preservation of the Southern Tutchone language.
The Yukon joins national Roots of Hope suicide prevention initiative
September 8, 2021
The Yukon joins 9 other Canadian jurisdictions today in becoming new participants in the community-based Roots of Hope national suicide prevention initiative.
COVID-19 proof of vaccination credential service available for Yukoners
September 7, 2021
An online service to provide a proof of vaccination credential is now available to Yukoners.