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Dr. Catherine Elliott
Another COVID-19 case found in Whitehorse
Dr. Catherine Elliott, the Yukon’s deputy chief medical officer of health, confirmed a new case of COVID-19 on Thursday afternooon, bringing the territory’s total to 24 cases since the first infection was announced last March 22.
Dr. Catherine Elliott, the Yukon’s deputy chief medical officer of health, confirmed a new case of COVID-19 on Thursday afternooon, bringing the territory’s total to 24 cases since the first infection was announced last March 22.
The case investigation is underway, and the Yukon Communicable Disease Centre has reached most of the contacts.
People who have been at the following locations and who have symptoms are asked to get tested:
• the Save-On-Foods store before 1 p.m. on Nov. 6; and
• the A&W restaurant between 3 and 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Anyone who was at these locations during these periods who develops symptoms should contact the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre at 393-3083 in Whitehorse, or contact their nearest community health centre and state their connection to their notification.
“We all contribute to a healthy community by continuing to follow the Safe 6, staying home and away from others when sick, keeping our hands clean and maintaining a respectful distance from others,” said a statement from health officials.
“Anyone with symptoms, even mild, should seek testing and can use the self-assessment tool at Yukon.ca as a guide or call 811.”
The symptoms that can occur with COVID-19 are:
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.
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Comments (18)
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The Yukon is not a COVID free zone on Nov 18, 2020 at 3:29 pm
That's absolutely impossible.
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Anie on Nov 17, 2020 at 3:31 pm
Every time I read "a mask gives people a false sense of security" I wonder where the people who are saying this get their information. I wear a mask. It is a tool to help protect the people around me. Until very recently, nobody ever said it would protect me. So stop saying that I have a false sense of security. Just maybe say 'thank you".
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JohnW on Nov 16, 2020 at 2:38 pm
The New England Journal of Medicine has published a study that goes to the heart of the issue of lockdowns. The question has always been whether and to what extent a lockdown, however extreme, is capable of suppressing the virus.
What were the results? The virus still spread, though 90% of those who tested positive were without symptoms. Incredibly, 2% of the CHARM recruits still contracted the virus, even if all but one remained asymptomatic. “Our study showed that in a group of predominantly young male military recruits, approximately 2% became positive for SARS-CoV-2, as determined by PCR assay, during a 2-week, strictly enforced quarantine.”
...the nonparticipants actually contracted the virus at a slightly lower rate than those who were under an extreme regime. Conversely, extreme enforcement of NPIs plus more frequent testing and isolation was associated with a greater degree of infection.
...extreme quarantine plus frequent testing and isolation among military recruits did nothing to stop the virus
https://www.aier.org/article/even-a-military-enforced-quarantine-cant-stop-the-virus-study-reveals/
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Juniper Jackson on Nov 15, 2020 at 9:36 pm
Mr. Living. Thank you for your reply. The Yukon IS a covid free zone. I did not say people should not wear a mask. If they feel comfy in a mask, in winter, in the Yukon.. by all means wear a mask. What I did say, is that putting a cotton mask or a paper mask on, is giving people a false sense of security. To be as safe as possible, people must have a 3 layer mask with a poly filter. And I quoted the Tam/WHO directives on masks.
I've said this before.. but, maybe again.. covid is too big to be contained. Millions of people have it, and between 21 and 30% have NO symptoms. The recovery rate is over 98%. The numbers of people contracting covid in Ontario, Quebec, alone is proof that it can not be contained. Personally, I assume I am going to get it sooner or later barring a vaccine. To that end, I have made my preparations in my home. (stocked up on TP..kidding. ) but I did make a 'covid box' with all the items I would need to be comfortable, throat lozenges, cough meds, Tylenol, sanitizer items, AND a N-95 mask and latex gloves, a small kit with hygiene items in case I felt I had to call an ambulance. My kitchen is well stocked with broths, ginger ale, electrolyte drinks, bottled water. I hope I don't contract it, but I hope I don't contract the flu, hepatitis, TB, cancer either. I want to live my best life..and that isn't dancing to someone elses fiddle.
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Gordon Edzerza on Nov 15, 2020 at 9:22 am
If people get the virus in Nunavut, they are flown out to Winnipeg where they can get into a hospital to get help. In the Yukon people get to stay home and die with no help.
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Nathan Living on Nov 14, 2020 at 12:09 pm
JJackson
Look at the facts, 4 percent of confirmed cases in Canada have died. I bet about 5 percent more have debilitating long term affects even among some younger people.
I want us to go forward with a precautionary approach which includes wearing masks.
Let's make Yukon a covid free zone.
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Sad but true on Nov 14, 2020 at 10:02 am
Wow - They took these symptoms from the list of symptoms that 58.3% of government employees say they feel on their way to work and off and on throughout their work day.
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Martin on Nov 14, 2020 at 7:30 am
It’s typical of this Liberal Govt of Silver and his bunch of non transparent ministers, how come they do not keep the public informed quickly instead of days later? And when are they going to close the borders with BC as they are in a worst state than when the pandemic first started.
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Juniper Jackson on Nov 14, 2020 at 7:05 am
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/three-layer-mask-tam-1.5787946\
https://www.healthing.ca/news/theresa-tam-now-recommends-three-layer-masks
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/another-layer-of-protection-feds-now-recommend-three-layer-masks-with-filters-1.5172995
N-95 respirators, worn by medical professionals in high-risk situations, offer “almost complete protection,” because of their tight seal around the face. But a surgical mask or home-made cloth face covering won't protect the wearer to that degree.
About the current paper and cotton masks CdC Labos, says:
“It probably does protect you a little bit ... but in terms of quantifying it, in terms of saying it with any degree of certainty, that becomes a lot more complicated,” Labos said.
All those people faithfully sticking a mask on their face.. you actually had very, very little if any protection from spreading or getting. Were you wrong to be so faithful? No.. that's what public health was telling you. While this virus, I think, isn't the pandemic public health is screaming about.. it's still an illness no one wants and our scientific community is doing the best they can to update information as it comes along.
TO ALL MASK WEARERS: To be safe.. This is what you must have "Studies now show that cloth masks, provided they fit well and are made of three layers with a polypropylene filter, do protect the wearer."
I won't wear a mask. I happily stay 6 or more feet away from everyone. When a mask was all the rage, and I'm saying..oh oh..I want pretty pink one with a flower on the side.. I was at my face constantly. The thing was not tight at the sides, it slipped down my nose, and it sort of hurt my ears over my glasses. Touching your face all the time, picking at your nose, pushing your hair out of your face.. all just as bad as no mask at all.
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JC on Nov 13, 2020 at 4:43 pm
Mario: What good are masks? Masks are made of cloth with very tiny holes between the netting. The virus is even much smaller than these holes, so they can get through both ways. When you breath out you send the virus out through the holes in the mask. When you inhale you allow the virus in. If you want to test a mask, go out in the cold with a mask on. If you see your breath coming out of the mask, then expect a virus germ to get through as well. If masks didn't have holes, you would sufficate while wearing them. Oh, and don't forget the eyes. If allergies can get through the eyes, so can a virus germ. But, if it makes you feel more secure, wear one.
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Yukon Gal on Nov 13, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Ahhh!!! Quick... everyone run for your lives! Lol... Covid is here to stay whether we like it or not! The world is a changed place.
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Matthew on Nov 13, 2020 at 5:41 am
These symptoms are also symptoms of over 1000 other illnesses... very generic when sick...
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Mario on Nov 12, 2020 at 9:56 pm
What are we waiting for? Masks should be mandatory in any public places, no exceptions. We need enforcement, that's the only way to respect this "order". Keep Yukon safe.
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JC on Nov 12, 2020 at 7:38 pm
So, this person has been wandering around Whitehorse for at least 7 days? Hmmm
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Jimbo on Nov 12, 2020 at 6:20 pm
GREAT “ another case that’s been discovered” OPEN UP THE BORDERS ALREADY.... covid is already here - it’s to late. The government refuses to test asymptomatic people even though the asymptomatic rate is approx 80% (according to WHO)... so take your 24 cases and add 80% that’s how many cases we have.
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Martin on Nov 12, 2020 at 5:09 pm
@How did they get COVID? Very good question.
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More info on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:13 pm
Don't keep us in the dark. More info about this case! Don't need a name, just how it's being spread! Alaska is clamping down, BC is clamping down, and here it's business as usual. Gonna only take one case in schools and all chaos will break loose.
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How did they get COVID? on Nov 12, 2020 at 2:12 pm
The million dollar question...where did they get it from? Travel to BC? Another person who travelled? What is the risk out there?