Yellowknife (July 31, 2020) - The current temporary day shelter located at the Salvation Army will be closing at end of day Friday, July 31. This shelter was opened as part of efforts to expand space and options for vulnerable individuals in Yellowknife during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 24, 2020
YELLOWKNIFE (July 24, 2020) – Starting on Wednesday July 22nd, sterilization services at Stanton Territorial Hospital were impacted by equipment malfunctions.
July 6, 2020
(July 3, 2020) - The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) requires that all Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in the NWT implement enhanced outbreak prevention activities.
July 3, 2020
YELLOWKNIFE (July 3, 2020) – Visitation at the Inuvik Long Term Care is being suspended effective immediately due to a possible case of chickenpox (varicella) in the facility.
June 19, 2020
(June 19, 2020) - NTHSSA is pleased to announce updates to previous service reductions and restrictions that were introduced during the beginning period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 19, 2020
NTHSSA is pleased to announce updates to previous service reductions and restrictions that were introduced during the beginning period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 29, 2020
In response to COVID-19, Virtual Care services are being offered across the NWT, and the NTHSSA Rehabilitation team was one of the first programs to start offering these virtual appointments.
May 14, 2020
The community of Fort Providence was recently able to use NWT Virtual Care to offer a virtual physician clinic at their health centre.
March 19, 2020
(March 19, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) continues to adjust our operations.
March 17, 2020
(March 17, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) continues to adjust our operations.