Nunavut Lockdown

• COVID-19 surge in Canada’s remote communities prompt new restrictions

  The latest wave of COVID-19 is bringing health-care resources in some remote communities in Canada to the breaking point as case numbers explode.

  Canada

  Jan 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 lifts 2-week coronavirus lockdown everywhere except for hotspot Arviat

  Schools, businesses and workplaces were allowed to reopen, except in Arviat, which had 65 active cases. The coastal community on the western edge of Hudson Bay is to remain shut down for at least two more weeks.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2020
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• Nunavut lifts 2-week coronavirus lockdown in all communities except Arviat

  The Canadian Red Cross is on the ground in Arviat to help people self-isolate and to contact trace.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2020
• 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
• Manitoba, Nunavut go into lockdown to battle coronavirus — why haven’t other provinces?

  Some provinces and territories have turned to drastic measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, while others are relying on less restrictive measures.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2020
• Experts say targeted coronavirus restrictions have value, but window is closing

  Experts say targeted coronavirus restrictions used of late still have value, but that the window for using these strategies is closing -- and fast.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020
• Nunavut announces 2-week shutdown to curb spread of coronavirus

  Nunavut recorded its first COVID-19 infection at the beginning of this month and now has 18 cases.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2020