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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
National Kids and Vaccines Day spotlights COVID-19 vaccination confidence
A national panel of medical experts will provide the best information available on COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged five to 11 during a Zoom town hall tonight at 6 p.m.
COVID-19 rapid tests going to Yukon schools, early learning programs and communities
Schools, early learning programs and communities to receive rapid tests from the Government of Yukon.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Whistle Bend Place
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health has declared an outbreak at the Whistle Bend Place long-term care home.
Sixteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported the sixteenth death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19.
Substance use health emergency declared in the Yukon
Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has declared a substance use health emergency following a drastic increase in overdose related deaths in the territory.
Warning issued following increase in opioid-related deaths in the Yukon
The Yukon’s Chief Coroner Heather Jones has confirmed four deaths due to illicit drugs in the first seven days of January 2022.
Date modified: 2026-05-27