The Department of Health is advising residents of Sanikiluaq to take extra precaution and help prevent the spread of chickenpox (also known as varicella).
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, is announcing five new cases and 26 recoveries of COVID-19 today, including one new presumptive case in Taloyoak.
The Department of Health is advising residents of Arviat to take extra precaution and help prevent the spread of chickenpox (also known as varicella) as cases are rising in the community.
A special ceremony marked the official opening today of the new Taloyoak Health Centre with a sealskin ribbon cutting officiated by Health Minister Paul Okalik, assisted by Deputy Premier Monica Ell, Nattilik MLA Jeanne Ugyuk and Mayor Joe Ashevak.