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Another Yukoner dies from COVID-19

This is the territory's seventh death from the virus.
Dr. Hanley says we are at a "pivotal point" with COVID-19

He says the virus is part of our reality now.
COVID confusion

Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis wants more clarification on the upcoming lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Sailboat capsizes on Marsh Lake

The only one onboard wearing a life jacket was the dog.
Rapid response testing team to arrive in Watson Lake

According to a news release there is an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.
Masks no more

Staring August fourth masks will no longer be mandatory in indoor public spaces.
Whitehorse is getting a supervised consumption site

It is a place for people to use drugs in the presence of health professionals.
Yukon reports five new COVID-19 infections since Monday

The total active case count continues to drop.
Incident management team has turned into "largest flood mitigation effort in Yukon’s history"

There are currently 230 personnel on the ground.
20 new cases of COVID-19 in the Yukon since Friday

The territory's active case count is still slowly going down though.
Aishihik Road closed because of wildfire

Crews are working to keep the blaze away from the road.

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Another Yukoner dies from COVID-19
This is the territory's seventh death from the virus.
Dr. Hanley says we are at a "pivotal point" with COVID-19
He says the virus is part of our reality now.
COVID confusion
Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis wants more clarification on the upcoming lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.