During the most recent wave of COVID-19, the Government of Nunavut asked child care facilities to re-open their doors to children of critical industry workers, and day care staff were asked to return to work.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Nunavut Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
Today, the Department of Health is announcing it will begin COVID-19 vaccinations for children younger than five years old following Health Canada’s approval for administration to this age group.
Yesterday, Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), announced information regarding the reopening of schools and childcare facilities in each community.