*Please note: The OCPHO will continue to release daily updates about current cases Monday to Friday regarding the N.J. MacPherson School outbreak in Yellowknife. If there are NO changes to public exposure notifications there will be no updates released outside these days.
Total active COVID-19 cases
|
Number/Amount |
Location (Region) |
Confirmed/Probable |
Related Exposure Risks |
NWT Resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
61 |
Yellowknife |
Confirmed |
Yes |
Yes |
|
6 |
Yellowknife |
Probable |
Yes |
Yes |
|
1 |
Diavik |
Confirmed |
No |
No |
|
1 |
Ekati |
Confirmed |
No |
No |
|
Further Details: None at this time |
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|
Hospitalizations |
|---|
|
0 |
Testing
|
Total Tests Done |
Percent positivity |
B.1.1.7 (UK Variant) Confirmed |
|---|---|---|
|
1973 |
3.1% |
Yes |
|
Further Details
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Public Exposure Notifications
There are no updates today to the current list of public exposure notifications in Yellowknife. Please see all current public exposure notifications here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/services/public-exposure-notifications
Actions
|
Restriction Changes |
Who it affects |
Where it takes place |
When it takes place |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mandatory masking |
Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ residents
|
Yellowknife Dettah Ndilǫ |
May 2, 2021 |
|
Mandatory masking |
Behchokǫ̀ residents |
Behchokǫ̀ |
May 3, 2021 |
|
School closures |
Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ, and residents,
|
Yellowknife Dettah Ndilǫ |
May 2, 2021 |
|
School closures |
Behchokǫ̀ Residents |
Behchokǫ̀ |
May 3, 2021 |
|
Further Details: The written Order reflecting the oral orders made on May 1, 2 and 3, 2021 and other directions of the CPHO related to public health restrictions in Yellowknife, Ndilǫ, Dettah and Behchokǫ̀ are available at public-health-order-yellowknife-ndilo-dettah-behchoko-covid-19-restrictions-2021-05-05_0.pdf (gov.nt.ca) |
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Recommendations:
- Non-essential travel in and out of Yellowknife, Dettah, Ndilǫ, and Behchokǫ̀ should be suspended/deferred until further notice. Please continue to attend all necessary medical appointments.
- Remote work is highly encouraged for any employees who are able at this time.
Testing
Our goal right now is to test the contacts most likely to be exposed to COVID-19 at this time. Thank you for your patience.
- Any students and staff in attendance at N.J. Macpherson School between April 26 and 30.
- Anyone present at Public Exposure Risk locations identified as contacts.
- Anyone present at Public Exposure Risk locations identified as potential contacts, only if symptomatic.
- For more information: https://www.nthssa.ca/en/covid-testing
Attribution
All commentary is attributable to Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer for the Northwest Territories.