Yukon reports 10 new COVID-19 cases

There are 10 new COVID-19 cases in Yukon, said the territory's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley in a news release Tuesday.

The new cases were confirmed between noon Monday andnoon Tuesday andbringthe active case count to 147, therelease says.

"The surge in COVID-19 infections continues in Whitehorse with fewer cases in communities throughout Yukon," it reads in part.

There have been 360 cases since June 1,including out-of-territory residents diagnosed in Yukon, and probable cases.

Nine of the 10 new cases on Tuesday are in Whitehorse and onecase is in a rural community, pending confirmation.

There have also been rapid response testing teams dispatched to Old Crow and Mayo.

In Mayo, aclinic is taking place on Wednesday,from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at J.V. Clark School.

Testing clinics in Old Crow will take place July 7, 8 and 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Chief Zzeh Gittlit School.

The release says testing for COVID-19 is "more important than ever" as even people who are vaccinated can also become infected with COVID-19. If symptoms develop, seek testing, officials say.

Health officials will provide an update on COVID-19 in the territory on Wednesday morning. It will be streamed live onCBC North's website and on CBC Yukon's Facebook page.