The largest number of new Covid-19 infections ever recorded in one day in the Northwest Territories has prompted the chief public health officer to recommend remote learning for students and remote work for those who are able.

Dr. Kami Kandola said 170 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours with community transmission likely taking place in six communities including Yellowknife, Ndilo, Dettah, Aklavik, Behchoko, Fort Providence, Whati and Hay River. She assumes all new cases are caused by the Omicron variant.

Kandola said in a news release issued Thursday evening, Jan. 6, that she expects more communities to be added to that list.

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