Pertussis outbreak in Dehcho
The office of the chief public health officer has confirmed seven cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River, and has…
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Lack of engagement creating ‘barriers’ for COVID vaccine rollout: MLA Semmler
GNWT says special vaccine characteristics easier to account for with mobile teams.
Lesa Semmler says she feels like the territorial government is trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to administering the COVID-19 vaccine. The Inuvik-Twin…
Inuvik kicks off vaccine roll out in long term care facility
The general population will receive the vaccine in March, says Dr. Kami Kandola, CPHO.
“It’s a historic event,” says Arlene Jergensen, chief operating officer for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA)’s Beaufort-Delta region. “And hopefully the…
Yellowknife COVID testing site moves to ensure enough space
The new testing site will be located at 108 Archibald Street, across from the Folk on the Rocks location.
The COVID-19 testing site in Yellowknife has moved for the sake of space. The NWT Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) announced the move from…
Remote communities first to receive vaccines for all eligible adults
Vaccines for the general population will arrive in mid-March.
Residents in the NWT’s most remote communities should expect to see mobile vaccination teams arrive starting next week. On Tuesday, the territorial government released its…
Non-resident worker tests positive to COVID-19
A non-resident traveling into Yellowknife for work tested positive to COVID-19 last week. The individual is asymptomatic and currently self-isolating. The chief public health officer…
New Hay River day shelter already has a wait-list
An Internal government report confirms seven people are on a wait-list daily to access services.
The Town of Hay River announced the opening of a new day shelter, only to find out there is still work to be done. Charles…
Two separate cases of COVID-19 identified, possible travel risk
Two more people have been diagnosed with COVID-19. One is a Yellowknife resident, the other is a non-resident worker at Gacho Kué mine. The Yellowknife…
One person diagnosed with COVID-19 in Fort Smith
The territory’s new rapid test machines have diagnosed on case of COVID-19 in Fort Smith. In a public health advisory, officials say the individual recently…
Communication in traditional languages crucial to COVID vaccine rollout
The chief public health officer (CPHO) met with Indigenous governments on Wednesday to strategize the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Details of the vaccination plan aren’t yet…