GNT: Daily Update – August 31, 2021
Press Releases
Case Counts as of 12:00 pm
YELLOWKNIFE August 31, 2021 – The Office of Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is announcing nine new cases of COVID-19 in the NWT since August 30th. The total number of recent cases has increased to 333. There are 115 active cases among residents in the territory plus two active out of territory cases and, one death. A total of 215 cases have resolved – 213 NWT residents and two out of territory cases.
Community Breakdown
| Region | Community | Total Active Case Count | Recovered Case Count (Deaths) | Total Case Count |
| Sahtu | Fort Good Hope |
23 |
83 (1) |
107 |
| Colville Lake |
4 |
75 |
79 |
|
| Délįnę |
7 |
9 |
16 |
|
| Norman Wells |
26 |
24 |
50 |
|
| Beaufort Delta | Inuvik |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Tłı̨chǫ | Gamètì |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Behchokǫ̀ |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
| South Slave | Hay River & K’atl’odeeche First Nation |
3 |
1 |
4 |
| Yellowknife/North Slave | Yellowknife |
43 |
22 |
65 |
| Dehcho | Fort Providence |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Fort Simpson |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
Total |
117 |
215 (1) |
333 |
|
Cumulative Hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic is 10, of which 90% were unvaccinated and of which six are associated with the current community transmissions.
Check the NWT COVID-19 Dashboard for further details about percentage of unvaccinated cases and Variant of Concern updates.
https://nwt-covid.shinyapps.io/Testing-and-Cases/?lang=1(link is external)
New Public Health Exposure Locations for Aug. 31, 2021
There are no new public exposure notifications for today.
For a full list of all CURRENT public exposure notifications: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/services/public-exposure-notifications
Public Health Orders
https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/current-public-health-orders
NWT Wide Order
A NWT wide masking order went into effect on August 26th that applies to all indoor public spaces.
A visual explanation of the order can be viewed on our website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/sites/covid/files/resources/cv19_indoor_public_spaces.pdf
Norman Wells
A local containment order is in effect for Norman Wells that went into effect August 25th at 8:00AM. This order will remain in place for 10 days.
For additional information please review the PHO here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/sites/covid/files/resources/2021-08-25_norman_wells_containment_order_0.pdf.
Fort Good Hope/Colville Lake
Local containment orders were extended in Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake to September 4, 2021.
Self-Isolation instructions for residents: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/residents-fort-good-hope-and-colville-lake-who-are-currently-those-communities
Yellowknife
We have a low level of community transmission in Yellowknife where links to outbreak clusters or cases cannot be ascertained. We are monitoring the situation carefully.
An individual at the North Slave Correction Centre has tested positive for COVID-19 today. Contact tracing is underway and all known contacts with the individual who tested positive have been notified and are being monitored for signs and symptoms.
Health Service Updates
Temporary visitation suspension at Stanton Territorial Hospital extended 48 hours(link is external)
The temporary visitation restriction at Stanton Territorial Hospital has been extended through to 8:00AM Thursday, September 2. Please note that there are some exemptions to visitation for medical escorts, including pediatric patients, labouring mothers, and cases involving palliative care.
Current Service Level Update:
https://www.nthssa.ca/en/newsroom/public-notice-service-level-updates-sahtu-dehcho-and-yellowknife-regions(link is external)
Supports in Community
These measures are not easy.
The GNWT is working with all communities affected to support emergency response needs in the event residents need support during this time.
Assisting northerners manage their mental health is important as we continue to respond the COVID-19 pandemic. If you wish to speak with someone the NWT Community Counselling Program provides on-the-ground access to mental health services in all of the regions. For more information or to contact the counselor in your community please visit our website: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/nwt-community-counselling-program-ccp.
Residents who unable to access support with non-healthcare related needs throughout their self-isolation period can reach out to their community government for assistance.
Regional EMOs are working with community governments to address needs as they arise.
Attribution
All commentary is attributable to Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer for the Northwest Territories.
Relevant links
- NWT COVID-19 Dashboard(link is external)
- Travel Hotspots
- Delta Variant FAQs
- GWNT COVID-19 website
- Vaccination Bookings(link is external)
Media Contact
Richard Makohoniuk
Manager, COVID Communications
COVID-19 Coordinating Secretariat
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
[email protected](link sends e-mail)
IHT5
