COVID restrictions have been extended in Behchokǫ̀ as there is no clear downward trend in the number of new infections. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer (CPHO), says in a press release the restrictions will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8. Trick or treating will…
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 of the week. Health officials made the announcement on Wednesday, that restrictions in those communities will be loosening at 5 p.m. on Friday due to…
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 the community have tested positive for COVID-19 with no clear identifiable path of transmission,” a press release says. Dr. Kami Kandola, the CPHO, said all…
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 deceased, but this marks the ninth NWT resident to die from the virus. There are now 356 active cases in the NWT, according to a…
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 over that time and a total of 36 people have been hospitalized since the start of the current outbreak. The cumulative number of people in…
Another 86 cases of COVID-19 were reported over the weekend. The chief public health officer wrote in a press release there are 334 active cases in the territory. Of the cases, 220 are in Yellowknife, 105 in Behchokǫ̀, four in Fort Smith, two in Hay River, three in Wekweètì, one…
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 died from the current COVID-19 outbreak, four of which have passed away since last Friday. The number of hospitalized patients has risen by three in…
A second resident of the Northwest Territories has died of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). A press release issued Monday evening by Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT CPHO, did not disclose any details on the deceased resident. “As Chief Public Health Officer, I wish to express my…
In an effort to slow a multi-community COVID outbreak, mask wearing will be mandatory for indoor settings in the Northwest Territories starting tomorrow. The outbreak that began in Fort Good Hope has now spread to nine other communities, says Dr. Kami Kandola, the NWT chief public health officer. There are…
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 in a press release issued Tuesday afternoon. Previously, indoor gatherings of up to 200 people needed approval by the CPHO. Previous indoor restrictions limited 25…