COVID-19 GN Update As part of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) effort to protect Nunavummiut against the risk of COVID-19, GN Departments are implementing the following: Department of Health Services For all the latest information and resources about COVID-19 in Nunavut, go to: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus For the latest information on current public health restrictions, go to: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/nunavuts-path For information on upcoming vaccine clinics go to: https://gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-vaccination COVID-19 case status: June 7 Total Total Total Total Deaths Total Current tests Confirmed active recovered persons persons cases cases cases followed followed 16,467 649 1 644 4 8656 437 *Confirmed cases include those meeting the national case definitions. Persons followed includes individuals with specific symptoms and exposures as well as others who are self-monitoring or self-isolated. Not all of these individuals have symptoms or require testing. *There may be a delay reporting attribution and statistics from cases acquired in Southern Canada. 12 cases that were detected out of territory have been attributed to Nunavut. This includes 3 deaths. Not all NU residents with COVID-19 detected out of territory will be attributed to Nunavut. For the latest COVID-19 information and GN Departments updates in all languages: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus; https://www.gov.nu.ca INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE COVID-19 community case statistics: June 7, 2021 COVID-19 Change in Deaths Recovered Total Confirmed Confirmed status case count cases active COVID-19 COVID-19 Community Time period +/- from cases cases cases previous yesterday today day Iqaluit Ongoing Since 14/04/2021 245 245 0 0 244 1 Kinngait Ongoing Since 19/04/2021 7 7 0 0 7 0 Rankin Inlet Isolated Since 24/04/2021 2 2 0 0 2 0 Arviat Over 11/2020 – 04/2021 339 339 0 1 338 0 Whale Cove Over 11/2020 – 02/2021 23 23 0 0 23 0 Rankin Inlet Over 11/2020 – 12/2020 19 19 0 0 19 0 Sani Over 11/2020 – 12/2020 2 2 0 0 2 0 TOTAL 637 637 0 1 635 1 For the latest COVID-19 information and GN Departments updates in all languages: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus; https://www.gov.nu.ca INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE COVID-19 vaccination status: May 31 Nunavut Total Population Estimates by Vaccine uptake Meditech numbers as of Community, as of July 1 2020 May 31, 2021 18 and Total Done 1 dose % Done 2 dose % over Nunavut 39,353 24,878 17,247 69% 14,949 60% Qikiqtaaluk Region 20,822 13,359 10,009 75% 8,495 64% Arctic Bay 946 530 352 66% 335 63% Clyde River 1,192 688 487 71% 427 62% Grise Fiord 140 96 72 75% 45 47% Igloolik 1,978 1,094 542 50% 422 39% Iqaluit 8,284 6,049 5,478 91% 4,615 76% Kimmirut 427 265 186 70% 170 64% Kinngait 1,547 923 527 57% 433 47% Pangnirtung 1,631 1,008 654 65% 568 56% Pond Inlet 1,794 1,031 617 60% 545 53% Qikiqtarjuaq 651 421 239 57% 199 47% Resolute Bay 218 136 186 137% 127 93% Sanikiluaq 1,014 573 328 57% 295 51% Sanirajak 1,000 545 341 63% 314 58% Kivalliq Region 11,388 7,011 4,512 64% 4,011 57% Arviat 2,918 1,696 1,259 74% 1,075 63% Baker Lake 2,265 1,471 845 57% 723 49% Chesterfield Inlet 453 287 177 62% 159 55% Coral Harbour 973 554 272 49% 237 43% Naujaat 1,270 648 333 51% 303 47% Rankin Inlet 3,026 2,089 1,451 69% 1,377 66% Whale Cove 483 266 175 66% 137 52% Kitikmeot Region 7,143 4,508 2,726 60% 2,443 54% Cambridge Bay 1,902 1,352 1,009 75% 921 68% Gjoa Haven 1,398 836 432 52% 382 46% Kugaaruk 1,180 650 287 44% 270 42% Kugluktuk 1,517 1,000 572 57% 491 49% Taloyoak 1,146 670 426 64% 379 57% For the latest COVID-19 information and GN Departments updates in all languages: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus; https://www.gov.nu.ca INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE This information shows the number of doses given in a community as of May 31, 2021. The percentage of vaccine administered is vaccine administered divided by the Nunavut population estimate for 18 and older. Territorial totals for doses are an accurate summary. The community level data is under review to ensure appropriate attribution. Community totals will be adjusted as needed. This may lead to minor fluctuations in the percentages by community. Doses are typically attributed to the community in which they are administered. Total doses given will include residents and non-residents, including rotational workers. An individual may have received dose 1 and/or dose 2 outside of their community of residence. This does not account for people who may have been vaccinated partially or fully out of territory. A high percentage in one community does not equal herd immunity. There is no established or defined percentage of what herd immunity is for COVID-19. Whatever herd immunity may be it cannot achieved with current vaccine approvals (e.g. no vaccine available for children under twelve). Source: Statistics Canada, Demography Division, Special tabulations. Prepared by: Nunavut Bureau of Statistics, January 27, 2021. Dose numbers are from the Department of Health’s Meditech system. Eligible adults in community are defined as the number of individuals 18 and older as per the 2020 population estimates. The community population estimates are "non-official" since they are not based on components of population growth (births, deaths and migration). They should be used with caution. For the latest COVID-19 information and GN Departments updates in all languages: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus; https://www.gov.nu.ca INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE Testing stats to date per community: June 3 Community Tests positive Tests negative Iqaluit 245 4528 Kinngait 7 186 Rankin Inlet 2 133 Arviat 339 2883 Whale Cove 23 352 Rankin Inlet 19 339 Sanikiluaq 2 202 TOTAL 637 8,623 Isolation population: Guests in Traveller Type Isolation as of June 4 Medical 341 Public 181 EMTI 31 Construction 44 Total 597 Traveller repatriation summary: Departure # of Travellers from Isolation Date Sites 05-Jun 4 06-Jun 29 07-Jun 55 08-Jun 40 09-Jun 64 Total 192 For the latest COVID-19 information and GN Departments updates in all languages: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus; https://www.gov.nu.ca INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE Critical Worker Requests: As of June 7, there were 17,318 requests, 8,619 of which were critical worker requests. Request Status # % Approved (includes critical 13,530 78.1% and non-critical) Denied 317 1.8% Pending 544 3.2% Common Travel Area 2,927 16.9% Approved Total 17,318 100% Department of Finance Services Ongoing services: Taxation The Government of Nunavut (GN) continues to collect taxes as usual. Taxes can be paid by cheque, credit card, or electronic fund transfer through the following options: • Via phone by calling toll-free number 1-800-316-3324; • In-person at Parnaivik Building on the second floor; • Via mail to P.O. Box 2260, Stn 300, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0; or • On-line through arrangements with financial institutions. Please use the window kiosk, respect social distancing rules and wear a mask if you choose to pay your taxes in person. For tax inquiries, please email the following addresses: • Employer payroll tax - [email protected]. • Insurance tax - [email protected]. • Petroleum tax - [email protected]. • Property tax - [email protected]. • Tobacco tax - [email protected]. For the latest COVID-19 information and GN Departments updates in all languages: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus; https://www.gov.nu.ca INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE INUK | ENG | IKW | FRE Downloadable forms and other information regarding each of Nunavut’s taxes can be found at www.gov.nu.ca/finance. Iqaluit NULC Store The Iqaluit NULC store will continue to operate. The store hours are as follows: • Sunday – Closed. • Monday – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (customers aged 60+ only). • Tuesday – Noon to 7 p.m. • Wednesday – Noon to 7 p.m. • Thursday – Noon to 7 p.m. • Friday – Noon to 7 p.m. • Saturday – Noon to 7 p.m. To reduce and prevent the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus, the NULC has implemented social distancing measures in the store. For staff and public safety, the NULC will be limiting the number of customers allowed in the store at a time. Customers must stand at least two meters apart while waiting in line outside the store. Masks are mandatory in and outside of the store. The store does not accept cash. Debit card and credit card (including prepaid credit cards) must be used. Prepaid credit cards are available for sale at various banks, Northmart and Canada Post. You can load money directly onto the card and use it for purchases. Liquor Permits The NULC will continue selling liquor import permits in Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet in-person or over the phone.