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Public health measures related to Covid-19 eased in Pond Inlet

On Dec. 3, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Micheal Patterson announced the easing of Covid-19 related public health measures in Pond Inlet.
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The Pfizer pedatric vaccine is now available for Nunavummiut ages five to 11. Check the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health webpage for more information. Black Press photo

On Dec. 3, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Micheal Patterson announced the easing of Covid-19 related public health measures in Pond Inlet.

With no active cases and all high-risk contacts completing isolation for two weeks, there is a lower risk to contracting Covid-19.

Patterson stated masks remain mandatory in all Nunavut communities.

The following changes have been made to public health measures:

-No limit to outdoor gatherings

-Indoor private gatherings are limited to 15 people

-Indoor public gatherings, including conference spaces and community halls are limited to 100 people or 75 per cent capacity

-Libraries and galleries are limited to 25 people or 50 per cent capacity, group tours are limited to 25 people

-Gyms, fitness centres, are limited to 25 people or 50 per cent capacity, group sessions limited to 25 people

-Places of worship are limited to 100 people or 75 per cent capacity

-Arenas are limited to 50 people or 50 per cent capacity, up to 50 spectators

-Restaurants and licenced establishments may open to 75 per cent capacity

-Group counselling sessions are limited to 20 people

-Long-term care and Elders’ facilities may only have two visitors per resident