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WHITEHORSE - Yukon says it would introduce new public well being measures on Tuesday attributable to a surge in COVID-19 instances brought on by the extremely contagious Omicron variant.
Underneath the brand new pointers, all non-public and public gatherings can be restricted to 10 individuals or two households, together with crew sports activities, recreation and leisure actions.
The territory says this additionally consists of bars and eating places, which can stay restricted to 6 individuals per desk, however should shut no later than 10 p.m.
It says it's suspending all indoor organized occasions together with funerals and weddings and would require casinos to remain closed.
The Well being Ministry says the brand new restrictions are essential attributable to “unprecedented” case numbers that it says are threatening to overwhelm the territory’s health-care system.
Yukon reported 67 new instances of COVID-19 Friday for a complete of 459 instances within the territory.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Jan. 14, 2022.