By Canadian Press

Territory’s first since June: Nunavut reports case of COVID-19 in Rankin Inlet

Sep 3, 2021 | 12:16 PM

IQALUIT — Nunavut is reporting one new case of COVID-19, the territory’s first since June. 

The case is in Rankin Inlet, a community of about 3,000 people in Nunavut’s central region. 

Acting chief public health officer Dr. Rosann Seviour says the person infected travelled to Rankin Inlet from outside the territory and was symptomatic before travelling.

The person tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday night and was flown to a hospital in southern Canada. 

Seviour says risk to the community is low and adds that masks are mandatory in public spaces in Rankin Inlet.

Raiders AGM

Raiders impact on Prince Albert local economy continues to go up: AGM report

3h ago

Court proceedings

'The impact of this trauma will echo for generations': court case surrounding La Ronge woman's death reaches conclusion

Dec 11, 2024

Going Global

P.A.'s Zablocki named to Team Canada for U18 Women's World Championships

Dec 11, 2024

It’s Nunavut’s 658th case since the pandemic began.
 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 3, 2021. 

The Canadian Press