Press Release
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola
The latest extension continues through October 10, 2020.
With record levels of COVID-19 transmission being reported in neighbouring jurisdictions, the risk to the Northwest Territories is increased. The extension of the Public Health Emergency is necessary in order to respond decisively to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Reminders to NWT residents:
Recent COVID-19 NWT Updates:
Strong and Stable Together:
As the COVID-19 has accelerated across Canada, some provinces are talking about locking down again. The NWT is in a position where we are looking at how to move forward faster with careful considerations of risk because of strong, early response.
Wherever there are challenging outbreaks and community spread, business and society are both challenged.
By staying strong on a gradual, deliberate path forward together, the territory can build the stability we need to accelerate our economic and social recovery.
For more information and to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in the territory, visit the Government of the Northwest Territories COVID-19 Website at www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/
Media contact:
Mike Westwick
Manager, Communications (COVID-19 Response)
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
Mike_Westwick@gov.nt.ca
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