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From Oct. 1 to 14, 66 out of 126, or 52 per cent of calls for emergency medical services (EMS) resulted in no patient at the location or the person refusing care, the city stated.

The city has seen a 121 per cent increase in calls from Jan. 1 to Oct. 14, compared to the previous year.

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Those suspecting that they or someone in their household has been exposed to Covid-19, and are experiencing symptoms from the virus, should stay home and arrange for testing by calling Yellowknife Public Health at 867-767-9120.

Individuals can also book online at .

With public health orders continuing until at least Oct. 22, the city wants to strongly reaffirm that emergency services should be called in the case of a life-threatening emergency, or if a person is experiencing any of the following symptoms: chest pain or chest tightness, sudden numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg, large burns, serious accidents or trauma, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, extreme pain or unconsciousness.