Public Health Advisory – October 14, 2021

YELLOWKNIFE October 14, 2021 – The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is announcing an update to the outbreak, affecting students in grades 9 - 12 at Diamond Jenness Secondary School (DJSS). 

There are currently six (6) individuals with confirmed COVID-19 infections. Transmission is most likely linked to social circles. In order to reduce further transmission at DJSS the OCPHO is recommending the following:

  • All not fully vaccinated staff/students in grades 9 – 12 should isolate immediately and contact Hay River Public Health to arrange for testing. 
  • All fully vaccinated staff/students in grades 9 – 12 should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Isolate immediately if you become symptomatic and contact Hay River Public Health to arrange for testing. 

Some students have already been contacted by the school and provided a letter with instructions. Please continue to follow the advice outlined in the letters. 

Attribution

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

Relevant links

Media Contact

Richard Makohoniuk
Manager, COVID Communications
COVID-19 Coordinating Secretariat
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
richard_makohoniuk@gov.nt.ca