Health

The office of the chief public health officer has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at N.J. Macpherson School after one confirmed case, and at least 4 “probable” related cases. The confirmed case is not related to travel outside of the territory, according to a public health notice. Public health officials…

The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) reported one new case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife on Sunday. According to the OCPHO, the individual is a contact of a previously reported case, meaning there is still no evidence of untraced community spread. There are eight total active COVID-19 cases…

Three more people in Yellowknife have confirmed cases of COVID-19. The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) says all three are residents; they are self-isolating and doing well. All three cases are related to travel. Two are in the same household and travelled within Canada, the third travelled…

Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn confirmed he and a family member have tested positive for COVID-19 — explaining the origin of the two cases identified in Yellowknife this week. “I have chosen to identify myself as the positive COVID test result this week. The second confirmed test announced today is…

The chief public health officer (CPHO) has lifted some of the restrictions around travelling outside of the NWT. Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT CPHO, announced in a press conference on Wednesday that fully vaccinated residents can now complete a COVID-19 test after eight days of isolation. If the traveller is showing…

The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Fort Smith. The two infections are related to domestic travel outside the NWT and both individuals are in the same home. The OCPHO says there is no risk to the community as both people are…