Nunavut will be under Covid lockdown conditions for at two weeks, beginning Wednesday, as the virus has been spreading rapidly in the Kivalliq region.

The Government of Nunavut announced on Monday afternoon that all non-essential services, businesses and organizations will be required to close and switch to work from home, wherever possible. All schools will close and move to remote learning plans. Childcare centres will be closed to all but essential workers.

Masks are now strongly recommended in public spaces, and when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Masks remain mandatory in the Kivalliq region, and Sanikiluaq, the two areas of Nunavut hardest hit by the virus, which is known to have infected 18 people in the territory so far.

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The Government of Nunavut strongly advises against non-essential travel. Outdoor gatherings over five people will no longer be permitted and indoor gatherings are restricted to five people in addition to household members. All recreation facilities will be closed. All sporting activities and events are suspended. All restaurants become take-out only, and bars will be closed.

Personal services, such has hairstylists and masseuses must close. All health centres and the Qikiqtani General Hospital are closed except for emergency services. Government of Nunavut services
will be maintained with staff transitioning to work from home, where possible.

SA国际影视传媒淣unavummiut, this is our opportunity to re-set and plank the curve in our fight against Covid-19. We all need to work together to protect one another,SA国际影视传媒� said Premier Joe Savikataaq. SA国际影视传媒淚tSA国际影视传媒檚 more important than ever that we do everything we can to help our communities. I know this will be hard, but we can do this. If we all do our part, we will be in a much better position in early December. Please donSA国际影视传媒檛 take chances. Stay home and stay safe.SA国际影视传媒�