TUKTOYAKTUK (March 28, 2023) – The Chief Public Health Officer has rescinded the varicella (chicken pox) outbreak declared on February 9, 2023. At this time no new cases have been identified and more than two full incubation periods (42 days) have occurred without additional cases.

Chicken pox is a vaccine preventable disease. Getting your chicken pox vaccines can protect you from developing disease if you are exposed. You can ensure your immunizations are up to date by calling the Tuktoyaktuk Health Center at 1-867-977-2321.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (February 24, 2023) – The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising that a dog from Fort Good Hope has tested positive for rabies. The dog had contact with a wild fox.

Residents of Fort Good Hope should contact the Cassien Edgi Health Centre and report any bites or scratches or contact any wild animals or dogs immediately. The health staff will assess your exposure and ensure proper follow-up can be completed.

Rabies in humans is fatal without urgent treatment.

TUKTOYAKTUK (February 9, 2023) – The Chief Public Health Officer is advising the community of Tuktoyaktuk of an ongoing outbreak of varicella (chicken pox) involving multiple individuals in different households.

This Advisory is in effect due to concerns regarding transmission of chicken pox to community members who may be vulnerable or at higher risk of severe outcomes if exposed.

INUVIK (December 12, 2022) - The Chief Public Health Officer is advising that anyone who stayed, lived or frequently visited the Nova Inn, 300 MacKenzie Road, Inuvik between August 17, 2022 and November 17, 2022 may have been exposed to Tuberculosis (TB). This Advisory is in effect to inform anyone who may have been exposed to call Inuvik Public Health for advice at 867-678-8088 extension 40655.

The public should be aware of the signs and symptoms of Tuberculosis which includes:

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (December 2, 2022) – The ongoing detection of carfentanil and fentanyl in other drugs in Hay River has prompted the Chief Public Health Officer to issue a public health advisory regarding the dangers associated with illicit drugs in the Northwest Territories.