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# December 2, 2020: new COVID-19 case confirmed

Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms one new case of COVID-19 today, bringing the territory’s total to 50 cases. There are currently 20 active cases in Yukon.

Case 48 and 49 from Tuesday, December 1, are in Whitehorse and are linked to a previous case.

Case 50 from Wednesday, December 2, is in Whitehorse and is currently under investigation.

Public exposure notifications are being issued for:

- Winter Long Brewing Co.
  - Friday, November 27 between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill
  - Wednesday, November 25 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

If you are experiencing any symptoms and have been at these locations, call the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre in Whitehorse at 867-393-3083 to arrange for testing. Or drop in at the drive-thru testing centre located at Centennial Motors on the Alaska Highway across from the airport.

You can also contact your rural community health centre.

Due to a high volume of calls, you may be required to leave a number where you can be contacted. The COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre staff will return your call. If you do not receive a call within 24 hours, please call back.

If you are waiting for a test result you must self-isolate until you receive your result.

If you were in contact with anyone who was at a location listed above, you are a secondary contact. In this situation, we ask that you monitor yourself for symptoms but you do not need to self-isolate.

If you are not notified and do not have symptoms, you may continue your usual daily activities, while following the Safe 6 plus 1 (wear a mask).

Anyone who is experiencing any of the following symptoms, is asked to self-isolate and arrange for testing immediately:

- Fever
- Chills
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Loss of sense of taste or smell
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Muscle aches

The Government of Yukon encourages Yukoners to remain calm and continue to follow the Safe 6 plus 1 (wear a mask).

Media contact

Pat Living
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-335-1531
patricia.living@gov.yk.ca

News release #:
20-362
Related information:
Potential COVID-19 exposure notices