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Government of Yukon establishes a COVID-19 Business Advisory Council
March 25, 2020
Government of Yukon establishes a business advisory council to address the economic impacts of COVID-19.
March 25, 2020: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued the following update on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New virtual care options for Yukoners
March 23, 2020
New virtual access to physicians ensures Yukoners experience minimal disruption to their ongoing health care while encouraging social distancing.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
March 22, 2020
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announces new measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 confirmed in Yukon
March 22, 2020
Dr. Brendan Hanley, Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, has confirmed the first two cases of COVID-19 in the territory.
Information for Yukoners on Canada-US border restrictions
March 20, 2020
Canada-US borders will be restricted to essential travel only.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
March 20, 2020
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued the following update on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020–2021 Budget passes and spring sitting of Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
March 19, 2020
Spring sitting ends early with the passing of the 2020–21 budget, tax reducing legislation to reduce taxes individuals and businesses.
New Yukon Tourism Advisory Board appointed
March 19, 2020
New Yukon Tourism Advisory Board members bring diversity of experience and a broad range of tourism sector expertise.
Respiratory assessment centre to open at Yukon Convention Centre
March 19, 2020
New respiratory assessment centre to open in Whitehorse for people with acute respiratory illness such as influenza or COVID-19.