The number of active COVID-19 cases in Iqaluit now stands at 19, the Government of Nunavut said on Saturday.
A total of 19 active cases in Nunavut’s capital as of Saturday, GN says
The number of COVID-19 cases in Iqaluit increased by six on Saturday, bringing total active cases in the Nunavut capital to 19.
“All individuals are stable and isolating at home,” Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq stated in an online update issued at about 11 a.m.
These new cases bring the total number of lab-confirmed cases in the territory since the start of the pandemic to 414, according to Government of Nunavut statistics.
All of Nunavut’s active cases are now located in Iqaluit.
Earlier on Saturday, Savikataaq released tips for managing anxiety and stress during the pandemic. Methods of reducing stress include breathing techniques, spending time on the land, talking to friends or relatives and limiting time on social media, he said.
On Friday, the GN first reported a COVID-19 outbreak in Iqaluit.
On Thursday, the government had identified the Storehouse bar and grill as a site of “potential COVID-19 exposure” and encouraged anyone who had been to the establishment since April 8 to monitor themselves and schedule a test if they show any symptoms.
Meanwhile, the growing outbreak in Iqaluit is creating ripples throughout the Baffin region.
Canadian North acknowledged Friday that its cargo flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit would be slowed down.
But the airline has also asked Baffin communities not to ship any cargo south.
The Pangnirtung fish plant was notified by Canadian North that the airline would not ship any more turbot south for at least two weeks.
In a notice circulated on social media on behalf of the fish plant, Peter Kilabuk said that was due to “no cargo staff in Iqaluit to handle the fish for a period most likely well over two weeks.”
The GN has asked residents of Nunavut who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 to call a hotline at 1-888-975-8601 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. eastern time or to contact their local health centre by phone.
The GN will continue to hold news conferences next week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. eastern time.
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