Health restrictions likely to ease by end of April: Dr. Kandola
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, says an update on the easing of restrictions in the NWT may come as early as next week…
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Health minister waffles on requirements for herd immunity
The much talked about 75 per cent vaccination target for herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus may be changing. During oral questions in the Legislative…
Communication in traditional languages crucial to COVID vaccine rollout
The chief public health officer (CPHO) met with Indigenous governments on Wednesday to strategize the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Details of the vaccination plan aren’t yet…
COVID vaccine available to 75% of eligible NWT adults by March
On Thursday afternoon, Premier Caroline Cochrane said the NWT would be receiving enough doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine to immunize 75 per cent of…
Public health emergency extended for 18th time
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Dec. 8. The extension comes as cases of COVID-19 increase across Canada, a press release…
Public health emergency extended again
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Oct. 10. There have been no cases of COVID-19 in the NWT since April 5,…
Public health emergency extended for 12th time
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Sept. 15. There have been no cases of COVID-19 in the NWT since April 5,…
Sharing is tradition : Hotıì ts’eeda’s sharing circle goes live
Hotıì ts’eeda has taken the initiative to develop COVID-19 resource materials for Indigenous communities. A variety of posters using the hashtag #HOMEISCAMP is part of the campaign talking…
GNWT secures local production of reusable face shields
The Government of the Northwest Territories has secured a local supply chain for producing and manufacturing face shields and other Personal Protective Equipment in the…
With fewer visitors allowed in hospitals, MLA calls for better interpretation services
MLAs Steve Norn and Jackson Lafferty are hoping to improve hospital services during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Through this pandemic, we have had a lot of…