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NWT health restrictions could ease by April

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Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), said that a meeting has been set up with OCPHO staff and that more details would be available with the Emerging Wisely phase three roll-out SA国际影视传媒 set to come out in April.

She was referring to a petition urging public health officials to bring performing arts back to the NWT.

Kandola said we are in a race between vaccines and variants. With a surge in variants in CanadaSA国际影视传媒檚 south and potential March break travel on the horizon, she said she remains hesitant to further open establishment and allow for larger gathering in something like an outdoor concert. 

SA国际影视传媒淲e only would need one UK variant at a live concert before we can get to that vaccine level that we need, and that could produce a significant strain (on the public health system),SA国际影视传媒 she said. 

SA国际影视传媒淲e couldn't do it today. We couldn't do it two weeks ago. But towards late April, yes, there is a strong possibility we can do it,SA国际影视传媒 Kandola said. 

CPHO Dr. Kami Kandola said that as vaccine uptick continues in the NWT, residents could see restrictions begin to ease in April. Health Minister Julie Green and Premier Caroline Cochrane look on. Natalie Pressman/NNSL photo

As of March 6, the NWT has delivered 17,057 first doses and 11,151 second doses of the Moderna vaccine to the territorySA国际影视传媒檚 adult population. Yellowknife residents can visit the department of Health and Social Services (HSS) booking to schedule first and second doses, or call Yellowknife Public Health at 867-767-9120.

Though, as of Tuesday afternoon, there is a backlog of online bookings and residents are asked to wait to schedule their vaccine appointments.

To commemorate the 22,000 Canadians who have died from Covid-19 and the millions whose lives have been impacted, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared March 11 a national day of observance and all GNWT buildings will fly their flags at half-mast. 

SA国际影视传媒淚 hope all Northerners will take a moment out of their day tomorrow to think about the immeasurable impact Covid-19 has had on the lives of many and pay tribute to the many people who could continue to contribute to the fight against the virus,SA国际影视传媒 Premier Caroline Cochrane said.  

SA国际影视传媒淪o many of you have endured hardships and challenges in the last year, and our government is committed to making sure that residents emerge stronger from the pandemic.SA国际影视传媒





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