Outbreak

Featured, News August 18, 2021

COVID outbreak declared at Norman Wells long-term care facility

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Sahtú Dene Nechá Ko ̨́ long-term care facility in Norman Wells. Two positive cases have been reported at the facility, an outbreak is declared after one person who lives or works there tests positive. A series of restrictions have been implemented in…

Featured, Health, News May 3, 2021

School closures in Yellowknife, Ndilǫ and Dettah following COVID-19 outbreak

Exposure risks identified at Sushi North, Walmart and the Multiplex

The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Yellowknife following the outbreak at N.J. Macpherson school. As of May 3, face masks will be mandatory in all public places effective at 8 a.m. in the city. The total number of active cases in…