Lockdown continues in the community, which is also recovering from a windstorm and staff shortages
Sanikiluaq was the first community in Nunavut to have a positive case of COVID-19, and the first to then have recovered cases. When residents heard the two cases were said to be recovered, they wanted to have a parade, said mayor Johnnie Cookie over the phone. “It was very joyful when we heard,” he said,...
Lighting of oil lamps at 8 p.m. a show of support for 142 people in territory with virus
Territory stands at 142 active cases, Health Department says
Inukjuak is down to one truck for wastewater pickup
Nunavut reports four new cases Monday; active case total stands at 132
Businessman copes by serving up good food, adding “a bit of extra love”
18 new cases in Arviat, two in Rankin Inlet, one in Whale Cove
Arviat surges to 80 cases, Whale Cove hits 14; two recover in Sanikiluaq
Six beds available in Rankin Inlet and “20-some” in Iqaluit, says top doctor
Territory’s total stands at 84, two weeks after first case confirmed
“They will have a speedy recovery by eating more healthy food at home”
“Everybody here is taking it seriously”
Until Jan. 8, only remote activities will occur
New cases identified in Arviat and Rankin Inlet
“These funds will assist non-profits and hamlets to deliver programs that can help Inuit better cope with the stress of the pandemic”
PM, premier talked about federal support as Nunavut’s lockdown began and cases climb to 70
Territory has 70 cases in total—with 54 in Arviat alone
“Our biggest priority now is to get the outbreak under control”
Eight new cases identified in Whale Cove, and 26 more in Arviat
As of noon Tuesday, travellers from Nunavut must self-isolate for 14 days, N.W.T. public health officer says
Territory’s COVID-19 cases have climbed to 26
Community transmission “likely” in Arviat, Health Department says
Territory records eight positive cases this month
A work crew prepares a platform to set up a new tent outside of the Tulattavik health centre in Kuujjuaq on Friday, Nov. 13. The heated tents are being used by health care workers to give flu vaccinations and to administer COVID-19 tests. (Photo by Allen Gordon)
Infected individual spent two weeks in Winnipeg isolation hub
Nunavik health board says no additional restrictions necessary for now
New measures implemented “out of an abundance of caution”
Residents should call the local health centre to inquire before going in
Closures are “due to concerns about COVID-19”
