Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says leading Canada in COVID-19 vaccination rates didn't protect the territory from an 'inevitable' recent surge in cases, prompting the return to tighter restrictions.
WHITEHORSE -- Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says leading Canada in COVID-19 vaccination rates didn't protect the territory from an "inevitable" recent surge in cases, prompting the return to tighter restrictions.
Whitehorse is experiencing widespread, untraceable COVID-19 cases and Dr. Catherine Elliott, acting chief medical officer of health, says there has also been an increase in infections among those who are fully vaccinated.
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