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COVID-19 Still Present Across Yukon, Some Restrictions Remain in Effect

The coronavirus is still present in most Yukon communities, and it can still be dangerous, especially to someone who is immunocompromised, or has a pre-existing health condition. For this reason, a number of public health measures remain in place until further notice. For example, it is still mandatory to wear a mask in some locations, including schools, daycares, long-term care homes, health facilities, shelters, group homes, the correctional centre, and hospitals. You may also be required to wear a mask in some businesses and venues. For more information on the COVID-19 restrictions in effect across Yukon, click here.

Household Safety

What To Do if You, a Housemate or a Family Member Tests Positive

In the event that you or someone in your home or in your family tests positive, the first step is to self-isolate. The next step is to review federal and territorial guidance that will help you prevent further spread of the virus. Based on this guidance you can determine how long to isolate, when to seek medical attention, how to determine who may have been a close contact and more. If you have any questions or need assistance, click here or dial 8-1-1 for 24-hour health advice.

Vaccinations & Boosters

When Should I Get My Next Dose?

Here’s a chart to help you figure out the optimal time for your next dose. If you have any personal health questions or concerns, be sure to check with your doctor. You can also call 8-1-1 if you have general questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

Youth Vaccinations

Vaccine Information for Children Ages 5-11

Vaccines are the best protection against COVID-19 infection. Information for parents and guardians on the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 years old is now available on the Government of Yukon website. To read the handout, click here.

Current Restrictions & Recommendations

Is Proof of Vaccination Still Required?

Yes. Even though the State of Emergency was lifted in March, you may still be asked to show proof of vaccination in some settings. To get your proof of vaccination information, click here.

Current Restrictions & Recommendations

Understanding the Impacts of “Long COVID”

When people still show symptoms of COVID-19 for weeks or months after their initial recovery, it’s called post COVID-19 condition. It’s also known as long COVID. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, there have been reports of more than 100 symptoms or difficulties with everyday activities following COVID-19 infections. About 80% of adults reported 1 or more symptoms in the short term (4 to 12 weeks after their initial COVID-19 infection). About 60% reported 1 or more symptoms in the long term (more than 12 weeks after their initial COVID-19 infection). And 10% said that they were also unable to return to work in the long term. To learn more, click here.

COMMUNITY TRAVEL PLANNER

Safe Travel Map

Click on your destination or the traditional territories you will be passing through to see the latest travel advisories for that area.
Community Travel

Latest Travel Advisories

Stay Informed

Community Travel Directory

Prior to travelling, visit the websites and Facebook pages of the communities you’ll be visiting. Watch for COVID-19 updates including local public health measures, adjusted store hours, and openings/closures of facilities and attractions. If you plan to visit Yukon communities, please follow public health measures, stay safe and travel respectfully.

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Provincial and Territorial Travel Requirements

Travelling Elsewhere in Canada

If you’re travelling outside of the Yukon but within Canada, visit these websites to see the latest COVID-19 restrictions and exemptions in effect when traveling to or through the provinces and territories:

For international travel, click here.

SPOTLIGHT: RAPID TESTING

Abbott PanBio Rapid Antigen Test
Abbott PanBio Instruction Sheet
BTNX Rapid Test
BTNX Instruction Sheet
Lucira Rapid Molecular Test
Lucira Instruction Sheet

Which Rapid Testing Options Are Available in my Community?

As of February 1, 2022, Yukon communities now have four rapid testing solutions available to help with COVID-19 detection:

Rapid tests are safe and less-invasive that standard PCR tests, and can provide results in just a few minutes. Encourage your friends and family to become familiar with all of the rapid testing options, recognizing that not all tests are alike, and access to some tests may be limited at times.

Searching For a Test?

Talk to your First Nation health representative about which tests are currently available in your community, and how to arrange for pick-up or delivery.

You can also contact the territorial agent in your community for more information about the Government of Yukon’s rapid testing program.

Your community Health Centre can also be a helpful resource if you have questions about rapid tests and/or PCR tests.

Rapid Testing FAQ
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From Wastewater Monitoring to Point of Care Testing: Bridging Technology and Healthcare to Empower Community Health Outcomes. Join One Yukon Coalition's very own epidemiologist, Justine, to learn about our wastewater monitoring and POCTs initiatives in the Yukon Territory! https://oneyukon.ca/wastewater-monitoring/
One Yukon Coalition's Webinar on the importance of Wastewater Monitoring and Point-of-Care Testing
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One Yukon Coalition's Webinar on the importance of Wastewater Monitoring and Point-of-Care Testing

One Yukon 4 views August 12, 2024 9:00 am

Yukon Pediatrician and Past President of the Canadian Medical Association Dr Katharine Smart speaks with Math'ieya Alatini about the "tridemic", hospital capacity, signs/symptoms to look for when kids need urgent care, and the importance of vaccination and protecting yourself and others. Recorded on December 5, 2022
Yukon Pediatrician Dr Katharine Smart speaks with Math'ieya Alatini about the "tridemic"
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Yukon Pediatrician Dr Katharine Smart speaks with Math'ieya Alatini about the "tridemic"

One Yukon 26 views December 6, 2022 10:57 am

Dr. Smart speaks with Kari of One Yukon on the vaccines for children 6 months to 5 years: the efficacy; the benefits; tips to help kids during their appointment and much more.
Pediatrician Dr. Katharine Smart talks to Kari Johnston about vaccines for children 6 months & up
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Pediatrician Dr. Katharine Smart talks to Kari Johnston about vaccines for children 6 months & up

One Yukon 30 views July 29, 2022 1:08 pm

In the Yukon, over 80% of our total population has received the initial TWO doses. That's something to celebrate! And as of today (June 21, 2022) 54% of Yukoners 12 and up have received their booster or 3rd dose. This means that Yukoners care about each other, about protecting those at risk of serious illness and about doing what we have to do to support our communities and our local economy. You may be asking: What's the difference between a 3rd dose and the booster? Answer: 3rd doses of the vaccine are given to people who are immunocompromised due to a medication, illness or a chronic condition. Because of this, their immune system does not respond as fully to the initial 2 doses of the vaccine. They need a 3rd dose to build up their immune response to the virus, should they be exposed. In Dr. Raywat Deonandan's video, he talks about how the vaccines are working now with Omicron and about being 'Vaxxed to the Max'. What he means by Vaxxed to the Max is this: Getting each booster or dose of the vaccine as soon as it's available or recommended for you. The really great thing about mRNA vaccines is that each time a booster is developed or released, it would be updated (if necessary) to help our immune systems respond to new strains of Covid-19. Staying up to date on doses means that our immune system is ready to recognize and face off against the virus, and keep the virus from making us severely ill. If you have questions about the vaccine or about getting a booster, talk to your doctor or community health nurse. Being boosted is like having a full tank of premium gas and being ready to go anytime. Or it's like having a few great meals cooked and frozen ahead of time, in case friends come to visit unexpectedly. 🙂 Happy National Aboriginal Day to all. Our team works, learns and serves on the traditional territories of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, the Kwanlin Dun First Nation and the Ta'an Kwach'an Council.
Dr. Raywat Deonandan on being Vaxxed to the Max
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Dr. Raywat Deonandan on being Vaxxed to the Max

One Yukon 38 views June 21, 2022 12:13 pm

Around the world, researchers and doctors are analyzing 'post Covid condition' (aka long covid) to determine just how common it is. Some studies are showing that close to 49% of Covid patients who were hospitalized early in the pandemic, still have at least one symptom. Other studies show that long Covid appears to affect 30% of those infected with the virus, regardless of the seriousness of their active illness. The information on post Covid condition continues to be updated as more research is done and as time goes on. Post Covid condition is perplexing for many reasons; for example symptoms can be inconsistent or intermittent and/or they can be new or different symptoms than those experienced during the Covid infection. In this video, Dr. Raywat Deonandan shares a story and his perspective on the seriousness of long Covid in Canada. What's being done? CANADA is reviewing published studies on post COVID-19 condition to identify: - which symptoms are most common - its associated risk factors - how to prevent it - how many individuals (adults and children) are having difficulties with regular activities and daily living *** To read more, search 'long covid Canada 2022' YUKON has formed a working group to learn more about post COVID-19 condition, and those who are experiencing its effects. The group will monitor and gather research with the goal of developing further resources and information in the coming months. *** To read the news release, search 'long covid Yukon 2022'
Long Covid - Is Canada ready? Dr Raywat Deonandan shares his thoughts in under two minutes.
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Long Covid - Is Canada ready? Dr Raywat Deonandan shares his thoughts in under two minutes.

One Yukon 25 views June 8, 2022 9:53 am

We have lots of great information coming from Dr Raywat Deonandan. In the first video, he explains how things have changed with how Covid-19 is transmitted, with the BA.2 variant. Here are a few helpful DEFINITIONS ↓ to remind those of us who haven’t taken biology class in many years. TRANSMISSION: The transfer or spread of a disease or infection from person to person. DROPLET: A tiny drop of a liquid, usually released from the nose or mouth when someone sneezes, coughs, breathes heavily. AEROSOLS: Very small droplets that are released when someone exhales. They are light and can float and travel in the air for hours. AIRBORNE TRANSMISSION: Infection that spreads by breathing virus particles that are floating in the air. Dr Raywat Deonandan is an epidemiologist, public health communicator and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa.
Dr Raywat explains modes of transmission - May 2022
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Dr Raywat explains modes of transmission - May 2022

One Yukon 26 views May 29, 2022 5:17 pm

Dr Raywat Deonandan, Epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, joins Yukon First Nations COVID Coordinator, Math'ieya Alatini to chat about Living with COVID-19, communications strategies, understanding the difference between pandemic and endemic, vaccine equity, risk management strategies against an airborne virus, thinking ahead on strategies for the fall/winter 2022 respiratory virus season, long COVID, wastewater testing, and the future of COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr Raywat Deonandan, Epidemiologist talks about Living with COVID-19
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Dr Raywat Deonandan, Epidemiologist talks about Living with COVID-19

One Yukon 83 views May 17, 2022 9:31 am

How to do the BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 rapid antigen test with a throat + nasal swab sample
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How to do the BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 rapid antigen test with a throat + nasal swab sample

One Yukon 730 views January 31, 2022 12:13 am

How to do the Lucira rapid molecular test at home
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How to do the Lucira rapid molecular test at home

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YUKON'S COVID-19 RESPONSE

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COVID-19 Dashboard

The Government of Yukon’s new COVID-19 Dashboard provides case count data, test positivity rates, vaccination and hospitalization data, historical data and more. Updated daily from Monday-Friday. To view the Dashboard click here.

COVID-19 Updates Playlist

To watch any of the Government of Yukon’s COVID-19 Updates from March 12, 2020 to present, select the playlist menu on the video above, or click here.

Latest COVID-19 Update
State of Emergency

State of Emergency No Longer in Effect

Yukon lifted its State of Emergency on March 16, 2022. A State of Emergency was declared on November 13, 2021 and extended on February 3, 2022) under the Civil Emergency Measures Act. A number of restrictions have been lifted, however Yukoners and visitors are being asked to continue following territorial, regional and community-level safety measures as a way to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the health care system from becoming overwhelmed.

Restrictions & Recommendations

Most Restrictions Lifted, But Some Remain

The Yukon Government asks that residents and visitors continue to follow the current COVID-19 Safety Restrictions, as recommended by Chief Medical Officer of Health. The Government of Yukon’s schedule for lifting these temporary health measures is available here.

Announcements

Latest COVID-19 News Releases

The Government of Yukon has significantly reduced the number of news releases related to COVID-19, however there may be some new announcements from time to time. For a summary of recent news releases and video updates, click here.

Forging Ahead

Forging Ahead: Yukon’s Continuing Response to COVID-19

Released in 2021, Forging Ahead was developed to guide the way forward as we adapt to living with COVID-19 risk. The Government of Yukon will continue to support Yukoners and manage the next steps following the lifting of the State of Emergency. To see the plan, click here. To view the infographic, click here.

COVID-19 Risk

How to Assess Your COVID-19 Risk

As public health measures ease, it’s important to assess your own COVID-19 risk when attending a gathering, event or group activity. These 5 key factors can help you assess your risk: Vaccination status, people, space, time and place. To assess your risk, follow this chart or click here for more information.

VACCINATION DATA

Vaccinations

Data provided by the Government of Yukon
Updated daily Monday to Friday

Vaccinations by Community

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Hospitalizations

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National Updates

CANADA'S COVID-19 RESPONSE

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Interactive Data Visualization of COVID-19 in Canada

This interactive data map of COVID-19 in Canada shows the number of active, recovered and total cases, tests and deaths over time for province and territories.

Current Vaccination Coverage Across Canada

This interactive data map illustrates current vaccination coverage in all provinces and territories.

Why Get A Booster Dose?
Mental Health & Wellness
COVID-19 Support

COVID-19: Financial Support for People, Businesses and Organizations

The Government of Canada is taking immediate and significant action through the Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to support people, businesses and organizations facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more

Vaccinations

Ask the Experts COVID-19 Vaccine Questions

Canadian medical professionals answer questions about the approval and use of MRNA vaccines, along with questions about benefits and effectiveness of the different vaccines and questions on vaccine safety, ingredients and side effects. Click here to see the videos and transcripts.

Data & Trends

Provincial, Territorial and International Reporting

Monitor the latest COVID-19 data, reporting and trends for all Canadian provinces and territories along with recognized international health organizations:

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