Health board conducting ‘blitz’ to encourage vaccination during lead-up to holidays
Nunavik reported six new COVID-19 cases Wednesday though the region’s active caseload dipped to 54. Wednesday’s numbers are the lowest since October as the region’s outbreak has slowly begun to die down.
Federal proof of vaccination certificate now only document necessary
Vaccine now available in Iqaluit, will arrive in other communities by Dec. 9, Nunavut government says
Kuujjuaq resident died from complications caused by the virus on Nov. 19
New restrictions for unvaccinated residents are imposed as Greenland’s health service postpones non-essential treatment until February
Proof-of-vaccination bylaw takes effect next week
Teams planning to travel to communities and to visit some schools, spokesperson says
Health Canada approved Pfizer-BioNTech for children
The spike comes after a brief drop to the low 100s
Nunavut government has instructions for passengers on two Nov. 2 flights
Hamlet’s first case also the territory’s first in more than two weeks
259 active cases reported in region on Monday, with 198 in Salluit
Restaurants can open to 25 per cent capacity and indoor gatherings expand to 10 people
Salluit remains under lockdown with 142 active cases
Much of Nunavik remains under lockdown as region deals with ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks
Outdoor trick-or-treating permitted in ‘orange’ areas
Families encouraged to celebrate Halloween outside and with small gatherings
All active cases in Coral Harbour have recovered
Active cases are present in 6 of the region’s 14 communities
‘There is a risk of catching COVID-19 everywhere in Nunavik,’ warns regional health board
Masks still mandatory in all Nunavut communities
Non-essential services shut in both communities, curfew and travel restrictions in place
Residents must stay home from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m.
There are now 7 active cases in the Nunavik community
Individual who tested positive no longer in region, health board says
