The territory-wide Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories. Both extensions will take effect as of April 29, 2020 and expire on May 12, 2020.
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Yellowknife –
April 28, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
April 27, 2020
News Releases
Targeted changes have been introduced to keep residents safe, and keep COVID-19 contained in the NWT.
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Yellowknife –
April 27, 2020
News Releases
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is now accepting funding applications from Northwest Territories (NWT) businesses and artists interested in manufacturing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as other non-medical products.
Yellowknife –
April 24, 2020
News Releases
To slow and contain the spread of COVID-19 it is of utmost importance to diagnose and isolate individuals infected with the virus. As we continue to learn about this new virus we need to reassess and adjust our approach, which includes who we test.
Yellowknife –
April 22, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
It is undoubtedly good news that at this time, our territory has no active cases of COVID-19, and our last confirmed case reported two-and-a-half weeks ago.
Yellowknife –
April 17, 2020
News Releases
If you’re in the Northwest Territories, dialing 8-1-1 is your connection to COVID-19 information and services.
The new Service NWT COVID Support Line means residents can use one easy number to reach the established self-isolation, enforcement, and regional centre accommodations lines.
Yellowknife –
April 15, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Territorial Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories. Both extensions takes effect as of April 15, 2020 and expire April 28, 2020.
Yellowknife –
April 10, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Thank you Minister.
Let’s talk for a moment about what these orders actually mean, and how we’re going to implement them
Yellowknife –
April 10, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Good afternoon.
As the spread of COVID-19 crossed our nation and touched our communities, our message has always been that our public health measures will get stronger before they let up.
Yellowknife –
April 10, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
First of all I want to recognize what you all already know, that all Northwest Territories businesses are making difficult decisions as they implement what is being asked of them to limit the spread of COVID-19 across our territory.