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Out-of-territory Yukoner tests positive for COVID-19

The case is a Yukon resident who becameinfected outside of the territory, was tested out of the territory and will remain out of territory until they are non-infectious, a news release says.

New case brings total case count to 74; Yukon still has just 2 active cases

Yukon reported one new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. (NIAID Integrated Research Facility/Reuters)

One new case of COVID-19 was reported on Wednesday in Yukon.

The case is a Yukon resident who becameinfected outside of the territory, was tested out of the territory and will remain out of territory until they are non-infectious, a news release says.

It brings the territory'stotal case count to 74 but it does not increase the number of active cases, which is still two.

Anyoneexperiencing these symptoms should self-isolate and arrange for testing immediately. Those with severe symptoms and requiring immediate assistance can go to the Whitehorse General Hospital Emergency Department, a community hospital or health centre.