Daily updates providing detailed information about the N.J. Macpherson School outbreak/Yellowknife cluster will end today. The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer continues to monitor the situation and will inform the public of any important changes. The NWT COVID-19 dashboard is updated daily Monday through Friday at gov.nt.ca/covid-19.
COVID-19 cases (NWT)
Current Active
Location (Region)
Confirmed/Probable
Related Exposure Risks
NWT Resident
9
Yellowknife
Confirmed
Yes
Yes
1
Ekati Diamond Mine
Confirmed
No
No
Further Details:
The former case at Diavik Diamond Mine has now recovered.
Hospitalizations
0
N.J. Macpherson School Outbreak/Yellowknife Cluster
COVID-19 cases
Total Confirmed
New Cases
Total Active
Recovered
Probable
71
1
9
62
0
Testing
Total Tests Done
Percent positivity
B.1.1.7 (UK Variant) Confirmed
Percentage of positive cases that are symptomatic
Percentage of positive cases younger than age 18
Mean age of positive cases younger than age 18
3501
2.1%
Yes
64 percent
83 percent
8.4 years
Recommendations
The NJ Macpherson outbreak/Yellowknife cluster resulted in many COVID-19 infections. The situation is improving daily, and there is no evidence of community transmission. Because of how close Yellowknife was to community transmission, however, OCPHO feels we need to remain vigilant at this time. People should make wise choices about travel in and out of affected communities based on whether the travel is necessary.
The OCPHO encourages necessary travel between Yellowknife, Behchoko, Dettah, Ndilo and small communities, such as travel for medical appointments.
The OCPHO encourages recreational travel, such as camping this long weekend. This is not considered travelling in and out of the communities. People should continue to follow public health orders and other guidance. Spending time in the NWT’s outdoors is very healthy!
Actions
Applicable only to Yellowknife; Dettah; Ndilǫ; and, Behchokǫ̀: