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New COVID exposures linked on flights to Hay River, Gameti

According to the Office of the Chief Public Health (OCPHO), the latest COVID-19 exposures have been linked to a couple of flights from Yellowknife to two of the communities. “The beginnings of community transmission is occurring in Yellowknife,” reads the public exposure webpage. “Residents should consider all public spaces as…






CPHO confirms first COVID-related death in NWT

Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer of the NWT, has confirmed the first death related to COVID-19 in the territory. The individual passed away late on Monday, Aug. 23. “My thoughts are with the person’s family, friends, and community,” said Kandola in a statement. “At a time, when…



SSI postpones AGM due to COVID-19 outbreak

Following the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the Sahtu region, the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI) annual general assembly in Coville Lake has been postponed. “Due to the recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Sahtu region and NWT, please continue to follow GNWT public health restriction rules and please keep…


New COVID exposure linked to flight from Norman Wells

The latest COVID exposure has been linked to a flight from Norman Wells to Yellowknife on Aug. 21. Partially vaccinated residents on Canadian North Flight #244 on rows 14-20 should isolate for 10 days and arrange for testing. Those fully vaccinated are asked to self-monitor and if symptoms develop, arrange…