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Total active COVID-19 cases
Number/Amount | Location (Region) | Confirmed/Probable |
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20 | Yellowknife | Confirmed |
7 | Yellowknife | Probable |
Further Details: Related to the outbreak at N.J. Macpherson School declared on May 1, 2021. |
Investigation Details
Number of Contacts (approx.) | Number in isolation (approx.) |
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1000 | |
Further Details: Public Health is actively reaching out to inform contacts. School administration is notifying the public regarding affected classes through distribution of a letter. Clarification about contacts |
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 Behchoko residents |
Yellowknife Dettah Ndilǫ Behchokǫ̀ |
May 2, 2021 |
School closures |
Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ, and residents, Behchokǫ̀ Residents |
Yellowknife Dettah Ndilǫ Behchokǫ̀ |
May 2, 2021 |
Further Details: None |
Public Exposure Notifications – Contacts
Updated throughout the day here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/services/public-exposure-notifications
There are currently multiple exposure locations in Yellowknife. 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. Individuals at these locations (contacts to COVID-19) and their households must isolate immediately for 14 days. Updates as of today are highlighted.
Testing: Arrange testing for contacts only. Not household members of contacts unless symptomatic.
Exposure Location | Dates/Times | Required actions |
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FirstGroup School Bus #2 | April 26, 27, 28 & 29 AM & PM | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange for testing |
FirstGroup School Bus #12 |
April 29 & 30 AM & PM |
Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
FirstGroup School Bus # 6 |
April 28 & 29 AM & PM |
Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
FirstGroup School Bus #8 |
April 28, 29 & 30 AM & PM |
Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
FirstGroup School Bus #11 |
April 28, 29 & 30 AM & PM | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days |
NJ Macpherson School - all classes | April 26 - 30 | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
NJ Macpherson School - YWCA After school program | April 26 - 30 | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
NJ Macpherson School - Montessori Casa Program & Montessori After School Program |
April 26 - 30 | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
Stanley Boxing & Fitness - Youth Boxing Only |
May 1 – 9:00am-10:00am | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
DND Multiplex Gym - Birthday party | May 1 – 1pm -3pm | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
Bella Dance Academy – jazz class | April 28 – 17:30-18:15 | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
Bella Dance Academy – Tap class | April 29 – 19:00 -20:00 | 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 | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
NUP Choir Class | April 29 - 17:00 -18:45 | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
École St. Joseph School - Grade 6 Affected classes only |
April 28-30 | Affected classes indicated as contacts to isolate 14 days and arrange testing. |
Sir John Franklin, Grade 10 Affected classes only | April 30 | Affected classes indicated as contacts to isolate 14 days and arrange testing. |
My World - Birthday party | April 30 18:00-20:00 | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
My World |
May 1 - 9:00AM-10:00AM |
Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days |
Soccer Tournament (SpringKickOffYK) ALL Players, Coaches, Referees | April 30 to May 1 at any time | Isolate immediately as a contact of COVID-19 for 14 days and arrange testing |
Further Details: Follow all actions outlined unless advised differently by Public Health |
Public Exposure Notifications – Not Contacts
Updated throughout the day here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/services/public-exposure-notifications
The following outlines public exposures where most in attendance are not contacts. Individuals present at these locations and times do not need to isolate. The OCPHO recommends that all those living and working in NWT self-monitor for symptoms.
Testing: Individuals present at these locations and times should be extra vigilant in their self-monitoring. If symptoms develop, call public health or your local health centre to arrange for testing as soon as possible.
Exposure Location | Date(s)/Time range(s) | Required Actions |
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Quiznos Old Airport Road | 6:15 – 7:15 pm | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Walmart | April 29 &30, May 1 – several times | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Sushi North | April 30 – 6-6:30pm | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Book Cellar | April 28 - 3:30-4pm | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Canadian Tire | April 30 | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Express city bus from St. Pats | April 30 - 3:30 | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Fatburger | April 29 - 5:30-6:45pm | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Route B City Bus | April 30 11:20am | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Overlander | April 30 16:48-17:21 | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Sutherlands | May 1 11:20-11:45 | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Tundra Transfer | May 1 12:00-12:15 | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Luluz | April 30 Time 10-10:30 | Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Independent- Old Airport Road |
April 30 14:00-14:45 May 1 11-11:30 |
Monitor. Get tested if symptomatic |
Further Details: Follow all actions outlined unless advised differently by Public Health |
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. This includes:
For more information: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/questions-and-answers?tid=205 https://www.nthssa.ca/en/covid-testing |
Attribution
All commentary is attributable to Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer for the Northwest Territories.