Six communities get rapid COVID tests
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority has sent rapid COVID tests to every region of the NWT. According to the NTHSSA, the Abbot…
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Hundreds currently in self-isolation to be tested following positive COVID-19 wastewater results
The chief public health officer is asking people in self-isolation between Nov. 30 and Dec. 9 to get tested, even without symptoms.
Dr. Kami Kandola says the request for everyone currently in self-isolation to get tested for COVID-19 is being done out of an “abundance of precaution.”…
CPHO: Wastewater samples collected in Yellowknife confirm COVID-19
The presence of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife wastewater, the NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) says. “There is likely an undetected case of COVID-19…
Public health emergency extended for 19th time
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Dec. 22. The extension comes as cases of COVID-19 increase across Canada, a press release…
Inuvik implementing mandatory masks for town facilities
Residents of Inuvik are now required to wear masks while inside town facilities. The policy is being introduced in an effort to prevent the spread…
Dental visits resuming in six NWT communities
Visiting dental services that were suspended as a result of the pandemic will be returning to six communities. A press release says the chief public…
Starting Jan. 5 residents traveling for leisure will pay to stay at self-isolation centres
Residents who need to travel outside the NWT for medical or compassionate reasons will have their stay covered.
With updates Residents traveling outside the Northwest Territories for leisure will no longer have the cost of their stay at a self-isolation centre covered by…
Premier, CPHO discourage travel this holiday season
During a press conference Premier Caroline Cochrane encouraged all residents to download the COVID-Alert App
Premier Caroline Cochrane says her own children will not be returning to the territory for Christmas as a result of the pandemic. Cochrane, whose children…
Public health emergency extended for 18th time
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Dec. 8. The extension comes as cases of COVID-19 increase across Canada, a press release…
CPHO: All household members must self-isolate if one person travels
Travel outside the NWT for the holiday season is also being discouraged.
As Nunavut experiences a serious COVID-19 outbreak, the Northwest Territories is implementing tougher restrictions. This includes the chief public health officer enforcing all members of…