Fort Good Hope Chief requesting additional support from GNWT as COVID cases rise
Fort Good Hope Chief Tommy Kakfwi says he has requested additional support from the territorial government as his community faces a “staggering” COVID-19 outbreak. “We…
COVID-19
CPHO loosens restrictions on indoor gatherings
Up to 200 can now gather inside without needing approval from the CPHO.
Indoor gatherings of up to 200 people are officially allowed as the territory’s chief public health officer (CPHO) loosened another restriction. The announcement was made…
COVID vaccines to be available in health centres across the NWT
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available in health centres across the territory. The Government of the Northwest Territories announced the news in a press release on…
One case of COVID confirmed in Yellowknife, 10 contacts isolating
One case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife Thursday afternoon. In a press release the chief public health officer (CPHO) says the person is a…
Self-isolation requirements may end in ‘early summer’
CPHO says certain thresholds need to be met in order to reopen fully.
Self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated residents are anticipated to end in the “early summer.” But not until certain vaccination thresholds are hit and the daily…
NWT schools set to reopen May 17
Schools in Yellowknife, Dettah, Ndilo and Behchokǫ̀ will be able to reopen for in-person learning as early as Monday, May 17, Chief Public Health Officer…
Two new COVID cases connected to YK cluster
Yellowknife now at 51 active cases, three probable cases awaiting confirmation.
Two more Yellowknife residents have tested positive to COVID-19. This brings the city’s total to 51 confirmed cases with three probable cases awaiting confirmation. The…
One new positive COVID case in Yellowknife
Public health is reporting one new case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife Friday evening. This brings the territory’s total up to 48, with three probable cases…
‘About 90 per cent’ of N.J. Macpherson COVID-19 cases are in youth: Kandola
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, said “about 90 per cent” of COVID-19 infections from the N.J. Macpherson school outbreak in Yellowknife are in…
13 new COVID cases in YK, bringing total to 47
Public health is reporting 13 new COVID cases related to the outbreak at a Yellowknife school. This brings the territory’s total up to 47, with…