Nunavut Covid

• Nunavut politicians isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19

  Nunavut politicians are isolating in Naujaat after the premier tested positive for COVID-19 during a cabinet retreat in the hamlet.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2022
  
• Nunavut imposes ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown amid COVID-19 spike

  As part of the order, Nunavut libraries, gyms, arenas and churches must also close. Visitors are no longer allowed in long-term care homes and elders' facilities.

  Health

  Dec 24, 2021
  
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• Nunavut to get first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine for kids this weekend

  Vaccines will be available by appointment at all health centres and at Iqaluit Public Health starting Monday, a release from the government stated.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2021
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• Nunavut to allow unvaccinated dependants isolate with parents, guardians

  Nunavut's health department says parents and guardians will be responsible for their dependants' isolation, and anyone who breaches isolation can be fined $575.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2021
• Nunavut to ease travel restrictions for those fully vaccinated

  Since March of 2020, Nunavut has required all travellers to isolate in a hotel in southern Canada before flying into the territory.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2021
• Nunavut, N.W.T. capitals issue new orders as COVID-19 surges in Canada’s north

  Iqaluit declared a state of emergency Monday and Yellowknife in the neighbouring N.W.T. closed its schools as news cases of COVID-19 sprang up in both territories.

  Health

  May 3, 2021
• Nunavut confirms 1st COVID-19 case in Iqaluit, orders closures in capital city

  As of 7 a.m. Thursday, all non-essential businesses, government offices and schools in Iqaluit must close and indoor gatherings are limited to a household plus five people.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2021
• Nunavut faces new COVID-19 outbreak after weeks without cases

  So far, 69 per cent of Arviat's eligible adult population has received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2021
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• ‘Just listen’: Nunavut officials urge residents of coronavirus hotspot to stay home

  Health Minister Lorne Kusugak said if people living in Arviat follow isolation rules, the outbreak that has infected nearly 190 people could be over in two weeks.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2020
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• Nunavut to start lifting coronavirus lockdown in most parts of territory

  Only Arviat, which has 86 active coronavirus cases, will remain in lockdown for at least another two weeks.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2020