COVID cases decline in YK; still rising in Behchokǫ̀, Hay River
For the first time in weeks, Yellowknife is reporting no new cases of COVID-19. There are 111 active cases in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ, meaning…
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Restrictions extended for Behchokǫ̀ as community transmission continues
Restrictions in Behchokǫ̀ have been extended another week as community transmission continues to occur within the community. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer,…
Children in YK, Dettah, Ndilǫ returning to classroom next Monday
Children in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ will be able to return to the classroom next Monday as restrictions are set to loosen by the end…
Tłı̨chǫ family ask for prayers, support as daughter hospitalized with severe COVID
"I've gone through some hardships in my life. But COVID took a toll on me and my family,” says Norma Zoe.
Norma Zoe says she is living every parent’s worst nightmare. She spoke with CKLB over the phone on Monday afternoon while sitting in an Edmonton…
CPHO says Inuvik experiencing COVID community transmission
Booster shots availability was also expanded this week.
The territorial chief public health officer (CPHO) says there is community transmission in Inuvik as the number of COVID cases continues to increase. “Individuals in…
Two more COVID related deaths in 24 hours
The Northwest Territories is reporting that two more residents have passed away as a result of COVID-19. No details were given on either of the…
CPHO announces 66 new cases; COVID reported in Łutselkʼe, Inuvik
The chief public health officer announced 66 new cases of COVID-19 in the territory in the past 24 hours. There have also been more hospitalizations…
CPHO announces another COVID related death
Another resident has died of COVID-19, announced the chief public health officer (CPHO) in a press release Tuesday evening. A total of six residents have…
Three more COVID related deaths in NWT
Three more residents of the Northwest Territories have died from COVID-19. The territorial chief public health officer (CPHO) announced the deaths in a press release…
Some GNWT employees required to be fully vaccinated by end of November
The Government of the Northwest Territories is requiring employees that work with vulnerable populations to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 30. A press release says…