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22 October 2021
Foxes in Iqaluit
The Department of Health would like to notify residents of Iqaluit there has been a significant increase in fox sightings in the community recently.
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21 October 2021
Boil Water Advisory lifted for the Hamlet of Pond Inlet
The Department of Health advises residents of the Hamlet of Pond Inlet that the boil water advisory is lifted.
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21 October 2021
Public Health measures eased in Coral Harbour
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today announced the easing of public health measures in Coral Harbour.
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19 October 2021
Stomach illness and diarrhea in Rankin Inlet
The Department of Health advises residents of Rankin Inlet that there is a stomach illness circulating in the community.
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18 October 2021
Public health measures eased in Kinngait
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today announced the easing of public health measures in Kinngait.
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18 October 2021
Take time for your mental health
The Department of Health is asking Nunavummiut to remember to take time to care for their mental health.
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15 October 2021
Iqaluit water tests confirm hydrocarbon contamination at water treatment plant
The Department of Health today received water test results from a lab in Ontario confirming the presence of elevated hydrocarbons at Iqaluit’s water treatment plant.
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14 October 2021
Nunavut extends Public Health Emergency
Nunavut’s Minister of Health Lorne Kusugak has extended the territory’s public health emergency until October 28, 2021.
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14 October 2021
Do not consume advisory for Iqaluit drinking water
The Department of Health is still waiting for test results on possible hydrocarbon contamination in the City’s drinking water.
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12 October 2021
Do not consume advisory for Iqaluit drinking water
Due to the possibility of petroleum hydrocarbons at the Iqaluit water treatment plant, the Department of Health is advising Iqalummiuq not to consume tap water for drinking or cooking, until further notice.
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