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Airline says it has had to cut staff, flights, implement health measures; property tax, transit discussed at city council; CTFN election on hold, but Dawson ice contest a go online.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley says the new case is part of their cluster investigation; WhitehorseHospital prepares to ramp up effort.

Dr. Brendan Hanley says PPE, long term care supports in place; Yukon College postpones May celebrations; YP leadership race still a go, plus more tourism support from YG.

Premier Sandy Silver says the move will give the territory more resources to deal with COVID-19; fourth case confirmed.

Both Opposition Parties say questions still remain after Thursday's announcements; AFN Yukon, Taku River Tlingit put out messages; meat company makes donations.

Health and Social Services says there were two places in Whitehorse where someone tested positive; YG announces economic support; NND writes letter of concern to the Premier.

The Municipality has a shelter-in-place order for two weeks; Yukon business advisory council established; Whitehorse Transit tweaks pandemic response.

The next president and vice-chancellor of Yukon University has been announced.

Dr. Brendan Hanley announced the new case Wednesday morning as well as new measures at Yukon Hospitals.

The Yukon Government's assessment centre opened on Tuesday as a virtual care doctor-patient model is also rolled out; property tax relief discussed; updates on mental health, recycling and Canada Post.

NorthwesTel announces changes to internet usage for March and April; changes to City of Whitehorse operations; Yukon Energy, Eagle Gold adjust to pandemic; Watson Lake slows.

The two cases announced Sunday night are a couple who returned from the U.S.; new travel restrictions, establishment closures now in place.

The bottle depot is now closed, with other services winding down; city offers free transit, and parking, while TH Chief issues message.

The Yukon Government announces preparations are ongoing for a respiratory assessment centre; testing, call centre capacity increased, social distancing stressed.

The Legislative Assembly worked into the evening hours to pass the 2020-2021 budget, as the house is now adjourned until October 1st; Alaska border to remain open; City of Whitehorse operations normal, and more events are cancelled.

The blaze has claimed the life of a longtime Whitehorse resident.

Former journalist Doris Bill will remain at the helm of the Whitehorse-based First Nation; three of six councillors are also re-elected.

The declaration means the Chief Medical Officer of Health now has the ability to enforce his directives in the name of public safety; schools, rec centres, libraries closed.

Emergency spending measures passed in the Legislative Assembly Monday as the fallout from the pandemic affects business and community events.

The nixing of 50 people or more at an event was announced on Monday morning along with other health measures; Premier rolls out stimulus package, airport measures.

Yukon Hospitals will limit who can enter facilities; Opposition calls for meeting with YG, as more events cancelled.

The federal government makes several announcements on Friday, while on the Yukon front there are questions about airport preparedness, as well as event cancellations and AWG decommissioning.

The chief medical officer of health says there are no confirmed coronavirus cases in the territory, testing is underway, and they are ready for the first case.

TIA Yukon is asking for stimulus funding from the Yukon Government; puts potential losses at about $60 million.

Yukon's Premier is opting out of the First Ministers set for later this week due to concerns of the Coronavirus.

Ottawa rolls out a strategy to deal with COVID-19, as officials confirm one case from a major mining conference in Toronto; Air North, Yukon's business community take action.