NOTICE: The information in this release is no longer up to date. For the latest Public Exposure Notifications please click here. For the latest testing and case numbers, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard.
Total active COVID-19 cases
| Number/Amount | Location (Region) | Confirmed/Probable | Related Exposure Risks | NWT Resident |
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| 34 | Yellowknife | Confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Yellowknife | Probable | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Ekati Mine | Confirmed | No | No |
| 2 | Imperial Oil | Confirmed | No | No |
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Further Details: None at this time |
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Investigation Details: N.J. Macpherson outbreak
| Number of Contacts (approx.) | Number in isolation (approx.) |
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| 1000 | |
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Further Details: Public Health is actively reaching out to inform contacts. Please see: N.J. Macpherson School Outbreak and Isolation Guidance |
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Actions
| Restriction Changes | Who it affects | Where it takes place | When it takes place |
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| 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 |
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Further Details: None |
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Public Exposure Notifications
Updated throughout the day here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/services/public-exposure-notifications
Please pay close attention to the required actions if you or any of your household members were at the following locations during the following times. Highlights show NEW as of May 5, 2021.
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Contacts (RED) |
Individuals at these locations are considered contacts of someone who has COVID-19. Contacts and members of their households must isolate immediately for 14 days.
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Potential Contacts (ORANGE) |
Individuals at these locations are considered potential contacts of someone who has COVID-19. These individuals do not need to self-isolate but should be extra vigilant in their self-monitoring.
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| Exposure Location | Date(s)/Time range(s) | Required Action(s) |
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| Stanley Boxing & Fitness – Youth Boxing only |
May 1 (9 :00 – 10:00 a.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| DND Multiplex Gym - Birthday party |
May 1 (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| My World |
May 1 (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Bella Dance Academy – Ballet class |
May 1 (10:45 - 11:45 a.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Independent- Old Airport Road |
May 1 (11:00 - 11:30 a.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Sutherlands |
May 1 (11:20 - 11:45 a.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Tundra Transfer |
May 1 (12:00 - 12:15 p.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Soccer Tournament (SpringKickOffYK) – All players, coaches and referees. |
April 30 & May 1 (any time) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Sir John Franklin - Grade 10 (affected classes only) | April 30 | Contact: Affected classes indicated as contacts to isolate 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Canadian Tire | April 30 | Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Independent- Old Airport Road |
April 30 (4:00 a.m.– 2:45 p.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Luluz |
April 30 (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Route B City Bus |
April 30 (11:20 a.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Bullocks Restaurant |
April 30 (1:00-2:45 p.m.) |
Contact:Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Express city bus from St. Pats |
April 30 (3:30 p.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Overlander |
April 30 (4:48 - 5:21 p.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Sushi North |
April 30 (6:00 -6:30 p.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| My World - Birthday party |
April 30 (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Bruno’s Pizza & Donair |
April 29 (3:30-4:00 p.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Walmart |
April 29 - May 1 (several times) |
Potential Contact:: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| FirstGroup School Bus #12 |
April 29 & 30 (a.m. & p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| NUP Choir Class |
April 29 (5:00 – 6:45 p.m.) |
Contact:Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Fatburger |
April 29 (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Quiznos Old Airport Road |
April 29 (6:15 – 7:15 pm) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Bella Dance Academy – Tap Class |
April 29 (7 :00 – 8 :00 p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Book Cellar |
April 28 (3:30 - 4:00 p.m.) |
Potential Contact: Self-monitor and get tested if symptomatic. No need to isolate. |
| Bella Dance Academy – Jazz class |
April 28 (5:30 - 6:15 p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
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Ecole St. Joseph School - Grade 6 (Affected classes only) |
April 28 - 30 | Contact: Affected classes indicated as contacts to isolate 14 days and arrange testing. |
| FirstGroup School Bus #8 |
April 28, 29 & 30 (a.m. & p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| FirstGroup School Bus #11 |
April 28 - 30 (a.m. & p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| FirstGroup School Bus # 6 |
April 28 & 29 (a.m. & p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| FirstGroup School Bus #2 |
April 26 - 29 (a.m. & p.m.) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
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NJ Macpherson School (all classes) |
April 26 – 30 Regular school hours |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| NJ Macpherson School - YWCA After school program |
April 26 – 30 (inclusive) |
Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| NJ Macpherson School - Montessori CASA & Montessori After school program | April 26 - 30 | Contact: Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing. |
| Additional Information | |
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Recommendations:
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.
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Attribution
All commentary is attributable to Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer for the Northwest Territories.