Premier Silver is ironing out the details.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley says he has recommended that the government can safely increase gathering sizes, which would mean funerals, weddings, faith-based services, and cultural events could resume. He says up to 200 people could attend as long as the venue can support physical distancing.
Premier Sandy Silver says he is working with his cabinet on ironing out the details of the recommendation, which would also see indoor hang out limits upped to by 10 to 20 people and outdoor gatherings could be doubled to 100. Distancing and masks would still be needed.
Silver says the recent news of 76 percent of Yukoners getting their first shot, which allows for the easing of some restrictions, is a milestone.
“I want to thank all of the dedicated individuals in our government and our partners in each and every community that have contributed to this collective and historic effort. It really has been a team Yukon effort, and there is no team that myself and Dr. Hanley and Mary would rather be on. I’m elated.” Said Silver at this morning’s COVID-19 update.
With self isolation rules, and restrictions on bars and restaurants being loosened next week, Dr. Hanley says people still need to be careful, even if they are fully vaccinated.
“We need to remember that reopening is a process of slowly and carefully peeling away restrictions like layers of onion skin, as our vaccination rates continue to climb and as we show success in working together through each step.” Said Hanley.
Right now, there are zero active cases of the virus in the Yukon.

BC man convicted of manslaughter
Hamilton Boulevard trail cleared as winter pilot project wraps up
Yukon RCMP roll out new navy-blue uniform shirts
Yukon releases final flood maps for Dawson, Klondike Valley, Upper Liard
Inquest into the death of Manui Roux to be held in Whitehorse
Yukon municipalities to receive record $30 million in funding
Yukon expands winter electricity relief for residents
Ross River Dena Council says 'no' to proposed mining on its traditional territory
LSCFN stands firm: 'No mining in the Breadbasket'
Yukon Government accepts responsibility for abuse at Jack Hulland Elementary
Whistle Bend road connector project gets $8.7M boost from federal government
Yukon Government signs deal with Alliance Health for primary care clinic
Man Missing in Whitehorse: Reuben van Klaveren Sought by RCMP
Yukon Government passes health authority act amendment amidst first nations concerns
Selkirk First Nation announces election results
Carcross/Tagish First Nation cuts community safety services amid funding shortfall
Yukon First Nations Outraged Over Clean Energy Act Repeal
The Yukon Employees’ Union is weighing in on the Health Authority Act’s uncertain future
The Village of Haines Junction has announced the launch of a new grant program
Yukon's air ambulance program gets upgrade