The Northwest Territories lowered its age requirement for a fourth dose of vaccine against Covid-19 to any resident aged 60 or older.
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NWT residents can now access Novavax’s Nuvaxovid Covid-19 vaccine. An initial vaccine clinic is scheduled to take place on May 18 in Yellowknife.
"I'm in a Catch-22 and I am pissed." Residents used to the NWT leading the way on vaccine rollout find they still can't get a fourth dose against Covid-19.
The NWT government says more testing is needed to confirm what's behind a dramatic recent spike in Covid-19 levels in Yellowknife sewage samples.
The NWT reported its 22nd death related to Covid-19 on Tuesday. Wastewater results suggest there may be a dramatic spike in cases in Yellowknife.
While the end of NWT Covid-19 restrictions came as a relief to many, people without housing now have fewer supports. The ability to isolate is a case in point.
