COVID-19 case confirmed in Iqaluit, community transmission suspected
CBC
Public health officials in Nunavut suspect community transmission in Iqaluit, after confirming a COVID-19 case in an Iqaluit resident who had not left the community in more than a month.
Nunavut's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Michael Patterson announced immediate restrictions and limits to travel in and out of the city.
"Anyone who has travelled from Iqaluit to another community in Nunavut since December 15 should self-monitor and call the COVID hotline immediately if they develop any symptoms. We won't know if this is the Omicron variant for at least seven to 10 days," he said.
Patterson, along with Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Minister of Health John Main, will hold a press conference at 1:30 p.m. ET on Nunavut's response to COVID-19.
Effective at noon in Iqaluit:
Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms, including a runny nose, cough or sore throat, should call the COVID hotline at 1-888-975-8601 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET.
Do not go to the hospital or Iqaluit Public Health in person unless advised to or if it's an emergency.
COVID-19 vaccines are available to all Nunavummiut aged five and older. Boosters are available for anyone 12 years and older. Boosters are available to those who have had their second dose six months ago.
Contact your health centre or local public health office to make an appointment. For all the latest information on COVID-19 in Nunavut, go to to https://www.gov.nu.ca/.
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