YELLOWKNIFE (April 10, 2020) – NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola today took action to protect NWT residents with two new binding public health Orders.
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Good afternoon.
As the Premier said, these are unprecedented times.
We put a name on it three weeks ago when we called a Public Health Emergency.
Good Afternoon.
Today we’re here to talk to media and residents about how the Government of the Northwest Territories will enforce orders made by the Chief Public Health Officer to protect NWT residents and communities.
Unprecedented times are being met with unprecedented measures as the Northwest Territories responds to COVID-19.
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I want to echo the Premier’s comments that we all need to follow the advice and direction of the Chief Public Health Officer.
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Thank you for joining us this morning.
Once again, we have some unhappy news that we’re here to discuss: the confirmation of two additional COVID-19 cases in the Northwest Territories, including our first case in a small community.
The Health Services Administration office in Inuvik is currently experiencing delays in processing health care card renewal forms. Due to these delays, NWT residents with recently expired health care cards will continue to receive physician and hospital services.
Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency on April 1, which was first declared 14 days prior under the Northwest Territories Public Health Act.
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Good afternoon.
Just before this press conference, I was informed we have confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in the NWT.
Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the confirmation of a second case of COVID-19 in the Northwest Territories today: