N.W.T. reports record number of COVID-19 cases in territory with 378
CBC
A record number of COVID-19 cases was reported in the Northwest Territories Tuesday.
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) said in a news release there are 378 active cases across the N.W.T. It's an increase from the previous record of 341 reported cases Friday, and 340 reported on Monday.
The N.W.T. currently has the highest rate of active COVID-19 cases in the country — more than 1.5 times the rate of Alberta, which has the second highest.
Cases continue to rise in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ, where 243 cases are being reported, an increase of 23 from Monday.
The OCPHO also issued public exposure notices for the following locations and times in Yellowknife:
Individuals who were at these locations at these times should self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, regardless of vaccination status. If any symptoms develop, individuals are required to self-isolate and arrange for testing.
Yellowknifers can arrange for testing by booking online or calling 767-9120.
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