Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane today hosted a telephone briefing and discussion on COVID-19 planning and preparedness with mayors and chiefs from community governments, as well as leaders of NWT Indigenous governments and organizations.
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Yellowknife –
March 19, 2020
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
March 18, 2020
News Releases
As of 12:00pm today, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Diane Thom, has declared a territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories Public Health Act in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic to protect public health in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
March 17, 2020
Media Advisory
Media are invited to a media briefing on Covid-19 in the Northwest Territories.
Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer will provide a statement and be available for questions. Also available for questions will include:
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2020
Media Statement
Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the passing of former Commissioner John Havelock Parker:
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I would like to provide Members and the public with an update on NWT efforts in containing the spread of COVID-19 and assure everyone that their health and safety is the number one priority of our government.
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the members of this Assembly for taking the step of suspending its current sitting after today to allow Cabinet and the public service greater opportunity to prepare for the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Today, Premier Caroline Cochrane and Minister of Health and Social Services, Diane Thom, made statements in the Legislative Assembly outlining the status and proactive approach the Government of the Northwest Territories is taking to protect all residents of the NWT.
Yellowknife –
March 14, 2020
Media Advisory
The top priority for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is the health and safety of Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, and we are taking proactive measure to be prepared to respond to COVID-19 as the situation evolves.
March 14, 2020
Public Service Announcement
To access Public Health Advisories distributed by the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, visit the links below:
Yellowknife –
March 13, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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