*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 in NWT
|
Number/Amount |
Location (Region) |
Confirmed/Probable |
Related Exposure Risks |
NWT Resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
63 |
Yellowknife |
Confirmed |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2 |
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 |
N.J. Macpherson School Outbreak/Yellowknife Cluster
Testing
|
Total Tests Done |
Percent positivity |
B.1.1.7 (UK Variant) Confirmed |
|
2151 |
2.9% |
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 – May 17, 2021 |
|
School closures |
Behchokǫ̀ Residents |
Behchokǫ̀ |
May 3, 2021 – May 17, 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
Book online for the N.J. Macpherson testing site which will run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week on the NTHSSA website(link is external). Approximately 300 appointments will be available each day. Please try to book one appointment per person.
|
Exposure |
You Can Book Testing |
|
N.J. Macpherson School (all staff and students) |
May 13: 9 am – 6 pm May 14: 9 am – 11 am |
|
Sir John Franklin High School (only affected classes) |
May 14: 9 am – 11 am |
|
All Other Exposures |
May 14: 11 am – 6 pm May 15: 9 am – 6 pm |
If you already have an appointment at the Yellowknife Covid Testing Centre, you can keep that appointment if the time is more convenient.
This does NOT apply to household members of active cases or anyone with COVID-19 symptoms. Seek advice from Public Health.
Attribution
All commentary is attributable to Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer for the Northwest Territories.