Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO) announced six new cases of COVID-19 in the territory. Five cases are connected to the Gahcho Kué mine and the other is a Yellowknife resident. The five individuals are isolating and doing well, reads a press release. This brings the total cases…
The total cases of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué mine is now 10. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, confirms four new cases at mine on Feb. 12. Out of the four confirmed cases, three are NWT residents and the other individual is an out-of territory worker. According to a…
Almost 300 NWT residents have received both doses of the Moderna vaccine. However, the majority of residents still await their first dose. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer was joined by Dr. AnnMarie Pegg, territorial medical director, in a virtual media briefing on Feb. 10. Dr.Pegg says there is…
According to the office of the chief public health officer, a new case of COVID-19 has been identified in Yellowknife. Health officials say the individual travelled from Calgary, Alta. on Feb. 8. Residents on WestJet flight #3359 from Calgary in rows 2 to 15 are considered to be at risk…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at Gahcho Kué Mine. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced the second case on Feb. 3 – declaring an outbreak. According to a press release, “both active cases are safely self-isolating at a secure location on-site and are doing well.”…
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the territory on Feb. 1. According to a press release, one case was identified at the Gahcho Kué winter road site and the other in Fort Liard. The worker at the winter…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at the winter road site, near Gahcho Kué mine. Health officials say this case is believed to be connected to the first case found on Jan. 27. According to a press release, all contacts at the site are isolating and transportation is being…
COVID-19 has delayed the election for the Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard, again. This announcement comes days after the election process was scheduled to begin on Jan. 22. ADKFN says the delay is due to the current COVID-19 infections and related restrictions in the community. According…
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 same cluster identified over the weekend. Health officials say they are optimistic that the rapid response will control the situation in the community. However they…
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 remains in the community. Anyone in self-isolation between Jan. 1 to Jan. 6 in Hay River or K’atlo’deeche First Nation must arrange for COVID-19 testing,…