YELLOWKNIFE August 24, 2021 – Northwest Territories Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola has confirmed that late in the evening of August 23, 2021, an NWT resident has died from COVID-19. 

“My thoughts are with the person’s family, friends, and community. At a time, when we are trying to keep an entire population healthy, this death reminds us that individuals are at the heart of this effort. Our Office knows that the memories of the person who died will weave into the collective memories of their loved ones and live on. Out of respect for those with dear memories of loved ones, I will not be releasing any personal details or responding to questions about the deceased.”

Attribution

All commentary is attributable to Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer for the Northwest Territories.

Media Contact

Dawn Ostrem
Manager, COVID Communications 
COVID-19 Coordinating Secretariat
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
dawn_ostrem@gov.nt.ca