Whooping cough confirmed in Fort Simpson
The chief public health officer has confirmed four cases of whooping cough in Fort Simpson as of Jan. 4. Whooping cough or pertussis is a…
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CPHO confirms positive COVID-19 case in Inuvik
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), has confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 in Inuvik. According to a press release, the individual travelled…
NWT to receive 51K doses of COVID vaccines in early 2021
The territory is aiming to vaccinate 75 per cent of the adult population within the first three months of the year.
The NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) says the territory will be receiving thousands of doses of COVID-19 vaccines within the first few months of…
CPHO: Positive COVID-19 case at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine
Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) reported an active case of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine, today. The worker travelled directly…
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…
CPHO reports two cases of COVID-19 in NWT mines
The release said the cases pose no additional risk to the territory.
In a matter of days, the NWT has reported three cases of COVID-19 in the territory. An Alberta resident has tested positive for COVID-19 at…
No risk of exposure at École St. Joseph: CPHO
Dr. Kami Kandola says there is no risk of COVID-19 exposure for anyone at École St. Joseph in Yellowknife, despite a letter circulating social media…
CPHO: Mask wearing remains a recommendation across the NWT
Public health will consider mandating it in the fall if cases spike.
The chief public health officer says mandating masks or face coverings in public spaces is a possibility for the fall. This comes as the city…
Chief public health officer gives reminder and warning after reports of gatherings
NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola said “nothing is off the table” when it comes to enforcing her orders to prevent the spread…
Chief Public Health Officer advises NWT residents to cancel public gatherings
The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is advising residents and organizations in the Northwest Territories to cancel all gatherings effective immediately. Dr. Kami Kandola is…