The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is introducing new measures that reduce self-isolation requirements for travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Yellowknife –
April 21, 2021
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Yellowknife –
April 15, 2021
News Releases
In anticipation of Northwest Territories’ (NWT) students returning from studies outside the territory, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is offering the following information about self-isolation and vaccinations.
Yellowknife –
April 13, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recently added the community of Fort Liard to the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) program to test human wastewater for the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Yellowknife –
April 13, 2021
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
Yellowknife –
April 8, 2021
News Releases
A new oral health campaign—Speak the Tooth—launched earlier this week with fourteen children from the Northwest Territories (NWT) sharing the truth about the critical need for lifelong oral health.
Yellowknife –
April 6, 2021
Public Service Announcement
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (April 6, 2021) - Nominations are now being accepted for the Persons with Disabilities’ Accessibility and Inclusion Awards.
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2021
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March 16, 2021
Public Service Announcement
The Northwest Territories public is advised that as of April 1, 2021, the Department of Health and Social Services will be reinstating licensing and permitting fees.
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2021
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
Yellowknife –
March 15, 2021
News Releases
Following direction from the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), the Northwest Territories (NWT) began offering COVID-19 vaccines to non-resident rotational workers at mineral and petroleum projects. This new priority group began receiving vaccines on Friday, March 12, 2021.