Yukon confirms 2 new cases of COVID-19, exposure notice issued in Whitehorse

Yukon health officials have confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in the territory, and said the source of the infection is still under investigation.

A news release late Thursday afternoon says the two affected adults are in Whitehorse and part of the same household. They are self-isolating and recovering at home, the release says, and contact tracing is underway.

The new cases brings the territory's cumulative case count to 80.

A newexposure notice was also issued on Thursday:

• Wykes' Your Independent Grocer in Whitehorse, Saturday April 10, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Officials say anybody who was at that location in that time periodshould monitor for symptoms. Those with symptoms should get tested orusetheonline self-assessmenttool. Tests can be arranged by calling867-393-3083 or booking a test online.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the territory had two active cases of COVID-19. Thursday's new cases bring that number to four.