A friend of mine contracted meningitis when we were in university in Fredericton. Only then did I realize its severity and danger. Thankfully, he recovered; but I feel so much for this family.
We are now offering exemption from self-isolation requirements for travellers from the #Yukon who are arriving or plan to arrive in the #NWT. Read the full release for more information: https://t.co/UpbEG7OO5f #COVID
The weather is warming up, which usually means itโs garage sale season. With the recent #Yellowknife cluster, Iโm asking #NWT residents to please hold off on scheduling garage sales, as they can be high traffic activities. Instead, get outside!
16-year-old Riley Oldford is the first NWT resident to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today in YK from NP Janie Neudorf. Premier Cochrane and Minister Green attended the pre-clinic huddle for the COVID-19 Immunization Team to kick off delivery #VaccinesWork#COVIDfreeNWT
There are now 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with the outbreak at N.J. Macpherson School in Yellowknife. There are 7 probable cases and more than 1,000 close contacts. #COVID19
PSA: The situation with the COVID-19 outbreak at NJ Macpherson School is evolving quickly. Everyone in YK and surrounding areas should continue to review public exposures and follow the directions on the GNWT COVID-19 website: https://t.co/u3CLBE0GW0
More: https://t.co/H7yoavl5OE
"...unless to seek medical attention. This means that families should not leave their home, except for touchless grocery pickup if they have no other means of getting them delivered." (2/2)
New info relayed from @CaitCleveland:
"Those who have been ordered to isolate following a COVID-19 exposure, including household members of those who are self-isolating, is that an individual isolating and their household are directed not to leave their property..." (1/2)
(1/2) PHA: As of miday May 3, there are 14 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the N.J. Macpherson School outbreak, and an additional six probable cases. More than 1,000 individuals have been specifically identified as close contacts of the N.J. Macpherson cases.
I am sadden on the passing of Thomas Berger and my condolences to his family. My sincere thank You for your honest work on our behave. 1974 you came into our country to listened to us tell our stories of who we are on our Lands. You helped us in the Berger Report in many ways.