COVID-19 pandemic in the Northwest Territories
On March 21, the Northwest Territories reported its first case of COVID-19; the individual had travelled to British Columbia and Alberta before returning home to Yellowknife.[1] The territory had declared a state of emergency on March 18.[2][3]
| COVID-19 pandemic in the Northwest Territories | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Northwest Territories, Canada |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Arrival date | March 21, 2020 |
| Confirmed cases | 5 |
| Active cases | 0 |
| Recovered | 5 |
Deaths | 0 |
| Government website | |
| NWT Government | |
As of June 16, 2020, there have been 5 confirmed cases in the territory, with all 5 cases recovered. 2,435 tests have been conducted, with 2,430 negative results.[4]
As of May 8, the Northwest Territories has banned all non-resident travellers into the Northwest Territories.[5] All residents travelling into the Northwest Territories are required to self-isolate in Yellowknife, Inuvik, Hay River, or Fort Smith for at least 14 days.[6]
References
- "First case of COVID-19 reported in Northwest Territories". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. March 21, 2020.
- Williams, Ollie (March 18, 2020). "NWT declares public health emergency over coronavirus". Cabin Radio. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- "Information on JK-12 Schools". ece.gov.nt. Education, Culture and Employment - Government of Northwest Territories. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- Services, Health and Social. "Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)". hss.gov.nt.ca. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- "Travel + Moving Around". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- "Travellers arriving in the NWT". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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