Another case of COVID-19 found connected to Fort Liard cluster
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified in Fort Liard, bringing the total to six active cases. All cases are considered to be from the…
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GNWT still investigating COVID-19 in three separate communities
Health officials are still investigating the recent cases of COVID-19 in the territory. NWT officials gathered at the Legislative Assembly to discuss the recent outbreak…
CPHO confirms two ‘probable’ cases of COVID-19 in Fort Liard
"Probable cases are treated the same as confirmed cases in an investigation," says Dr. Kami Kandola, CPHO in a statement.
Health officials say two additional “probable cases” of COVID-19 have been identified in Fort Liard. This update comes after the community was placed under a…
COVID-19 case confirmed in Fort Liard
Public health says more cases are likely to be discovered.
The office of the chief public health officer has confirmed one case of COVID-19 in Fort Liard and says “there is some likelihood of additional……
Health officials say COVID-19 case in Yellowknife with ‘no known source’
The COVID-19 rapid response team is conducting a “rigorous investigation” to try and find the source of a recent COVID-19 case in Yellowknife. The office…
‘I know it’ll be better for us in the future’: Dettah residents lineup for COVID-19 vaccine
Public health travelled to the community with 190 doses.
Therese Sangris laughed through her mask as she held her arm, faking pain after receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Therese and her…
‘It’s a part of history and I’m happy … to be doing it with my mom’: Tłı̨chǫ nurse
Lianne Mantla travels with her mother, a Tłı̨chǫ interpreter, to help administer the COVID-19 in Wekweètì.
“I want more,” joked Wekweètì Chief Charlie Football after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Chief Football was the first in his community to receive the vaccination…
COVID-19 found in Hay River’s wastewater
Anyone in self-Isolation Jan. 1 to Jan. 6 in Hay River or K'atlo'deeche First Nation must arrange for COVID-19 testing, says the GNWT
COVID-19 has been confirmed in Hay River’s wastewater. The office of the chief public health officer (CPHO) says at least one undetected case of COVID-19…
COVID-19 vaccination schedule updated for 3 Sahtú communities
Residents in Tulita, Délı̨nę and Fort Good Hope now have specific dates for when the mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams will visit their community. A team…
Norman Wells teen pleads for northern addictions treatment centre to MLAs
Sierra McDonald writes how mental health struggles can lead to addiction when not properly addressed.
Sierra McDonald had to come up with a community project this summer as part of a youth peer leader retreat. The 17-year-old used the opportunity…