Public Health measures eased in Coral Harbour

News Release

Public Health measures eased in Coral Harbour

Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 19, 2021) – Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today announced the easing of public health measures in Coral Harbour.

“There continue to be no active cases of COVID-19 in Coral Harbour,” said Dr. Patterson. “The community has been COVID free for more than a month and everyone related to the previous cases is off isolation. With that in mind, it is safe to further ease restrictions in the community. I remind everyone that masks remain mandatory in all Nunavut communities.”

As a reminder, schools and childcare facilities are open. Effective immediately:

• Outdoor gatherings increase to 100 people.
• Indoor gatherings in dwellings increase to 15 people, plus household members.
• Indoor public gatherings, including conference spaces and community halls are increase to 50 people or 50 per cent capacity.
• Libraries, galleries remain at 25 people or 50 per cent capacity, but group tours of up to 10 people may resume.
• Gyms and fitness centres remain at 25 people or 50 per cent capacity, but group sessions of up to 10 people may resume
• Places of worship increase to 50 people or 50 per cent capacity, no singing.
• Arenas remain at 50 people or 50 per cent capacity and 50 spectators, team sports may resume.
• Restaurants and licensed establishments may open to 50 per cent capacity. Maximum 6 people per table.
• Group counselling sessions increase to 20 people.
• Long-term care and elders’ facilities may have two visitors per resident, masks mandatory. Immediate family only.
• Parks and playground buildings may open.

Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms is advised to call the COVID hotline at 1-888-975-8601 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST or notify their community health centre right away by telephone. Please do not go to the health centre in person.

COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available to all Nunavummiut aged 12 and older. Contact your health centre to make an appointment. Iqaluit Public Health takes vaccine walk-ins for Pfizer (ages 12 to 17) on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins for Moderna (18 and older) are held Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For all the latest information on COVID-19 in Nunavut, go to: https://www.gov.nu.ca/

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Media Contact:

Chris Puglia
A/Manager of Communications
Department of Health
867-975-5949
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