Really, who on earth do you believe will invest in an economy that is about to hit the floor. The Northwest Territories has added what could be its last COVID-19 restrictions, with its new measures introduced Monday that are designed to further tighten the border. The Hungarians went ahead in May 1989 by dismantling the Iron Curtain along their border … From 17 July, visitors will not have to self-quarantine for 14 days before enjoying the Territory. It has been 28 days since the last COVID case in the NT. With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, most countries closed their borders to international travelers early this year to prevent the importation of … The Northern Territory could open its borders sooner than expected as cases of coronavirus continue to decline. There is currently one confirmed Covid-19 case in Yellowknife as of Tuesday, Feb. 23. Watch the full briefing with Kandola, Premier Caroline Cochrane and Health Minister Diane Thom here: Although the Northwest Territories has effectively closed its border to all non-essential travel since late March, exemptions have been in place for mine workers, medical professionals, airline workers and others who regularly enter or pass through the territory for their work or for medical reasons. “But we also recognize that residents have made sacrifices by refraining from non-essential travel to the Yukon, so we can keep our community safe during the pandemic.”Anyone entering the Yukon – including from the Northwest Territories – will still be required to self- isolate for 14 days for the time being, Kandola said. Chief public health officer Dr. Kami Kandola will not commit to the opening of the border between the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. NWT confirms first case of Covid-19, hours before closing border Published: March 21, 2020 at 11:59am Ollie Williams March 21, 2020 Last modified: March 21, 2020 at 2:57pm An electron microscope image of the coronavirus responsible for the Covid-19 disease. Money can't buy you love but it may help grease the rusty hinges of New Zealand's borders. N.W.T. Only essential U.S. workers are allowed entry. “New Zealand closed the border in response to COVID-19 to prioritise the wellbeing of everyone here. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. There have been 19 Covid cases related to the mine outbreak and 11 of those have recovered and eight are still active,” she said. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Businesses in the NWT are sounding a warning that the longer the border remains closed, the less likely they are to survive 2021. "I look at the rest of the country and see curves which have not yet peaked. Posted by 1 month ago. All five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Northwest Territories have recovered and with no evidence of community spread, the greatest threat is the respiratory illness entering from southern Canada, explained Dr. Kami Kandola, the territory's chief public health officer. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. -- LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO – https://www.nzpocketguide.com/-- ABOUT THIS VIDEO –We talk about travelling in New Zealand. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. When is the Canada-U.S. border reopening? Based on the evidence, the NT Chief Health Officer recommended a 28-day assessment period before opening NT borders – which is two COVID-19 replication cycles. Opening the border was essential to this effort; West Germany had secretly offered a much-needed hard currency loan of DM 500 million ($250 million) in return for allowing citizens of the GDR to freely emigrate. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. As of Feb. 20, 14,521 first doses of the vaccine have been given and 934 people are now fully vaccinated with two doses. Kandola said that 75 per cent of the adult population will receive an initial dose of the vaccine by the end of March, but won’t be fully vaccinated until the end of April. The Northern Territory will open its borders on 17 July, Chief Minister Mike Gunner said today. “Knowing the Covid-19 situation or destination, especially if it is outside the Northwest Territories before you travel will allow you to make more informed decisions about your own health and safety,” she said. If there's sufficient evidence that this is happening and increased community testing shows there is still no community spread, then Kandola has promised to ease restrictions for residents. Ukraine is liberal about opening its borders and intends to coordinate this process with European partners, considering the real situation with the pandemic. The Northern Territory has become the latest jurisdiction to announce it will be keeping borders closed to Victoria and all of Sydney, despite opening to the rest of the country on Friday. “There have been no additional cases of Covid-19 since Feb. 1 and all remaining contacts from the outbreak have completed their 14 day self isolation and all three (Covid) cases have fully recovered,” she said. “Non-essential travel outside the Northwest Territories is not recommended right now,” she said. Kandola said the situation appears to be improving. Honourable Premier Cochrane, Minister of Health & Social Services Diane Thom, and members of the Legislative Assembly May it be known, that there are too many travelers still crossing the NWT border without following the isolation guidelines that were put in place by the Minister of Health & Social Services under the Northwest Territories' Public Health Act on the recommendation of Chief P She also declared that the outbreak at the Gahcho Kue winter road worksite from early February is now over. Air and land borders will remain close, at least, until March 21. Visitors from regional NSW are already free to enter the territory. The gate will not be staffed on Tuesdays or Fridays except to accommodate these appointments. “Transmission rates across Canada and other parts of the world is still high. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. Comments are welcome while open. DM, Whati to receive high speed Internet this fall, Gwich’in book a ‘missing piece’ of Dene culture, Life after Schitt’s Creek: Yk actor talks new shows and missing home, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The Northwest Territories has added what could be its last COVID-19 restriction, with its new measures designed to further tighten the border. “Anyone who missed the initial dose and initial visit and falls under one of the priority populations can still get their first dose when the vaccine teams return to the community,” Kandola said. The chief public health officer is advising that people stay home during the upcoming March break. Austria has officially reopened its borders to for tourism on June 16, 2020.. EU/EEA and select third-party nationals have been able to visit relatively restriction-free since reopening. Guatemala to reopen borders next week after 6 months. People choosing this option will be subject to a priority list based on their home community, not where they are receiving the vaccine. "We have to be prepared for a second or third wave, but if we are able to maintain tight control, we can stay in containment mode," she said. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. ANALYSIS: One of the PM's biggest challenges this term will be navigating the uncharted waters of re-opening the borders. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Meanwhile, nearly all but the most essential forms of gathering have been banned, forcing businesses to shut their doors and cancel nearly all events planned for the near future. Close. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. A former SA Health boss has flagged a swift re-opening of the state’s western and northern borders, but warns it is “inevitable that some COVID-19 outbreaks will occur in coming weeks” as the economy ticks back to life. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Kandola has said throughout the COVID-19 crisis that these steps are designed to effectively seal the border and keep the novel coronavirus from gaining a foothold in the territory and its small communities. Winter Note: Austria went into a lockdown from November 3 to December 6 … Ideally we'd close our boundaries to anyone but residents and those essential to our territory, but that isn't possible.". Some key points NT Chief Minister to monitor coronavirus fallout from Black Lives Matter protests before deciding on borders. Other jurisdictions, such as Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have released similar plans over the past week. Trinidad and Tobago’s borders still remain closed, but in a November 7th address to the nation, Prime Minister Keith Rowley announced further capacity on the domestic route between Trinidad and Tobago, along with the relaxing of additional restrictions within the country, such as allowing in-house dining once alcohol is not served. Learning the territory’s border will remain closed for the foreseeable future was the “last nail on the tourism coffin” for Strong. Ask yourself “would you invest”. NNSL file photo, GNWT to fund managed alcohol program until September, Windchill of -55 possible in Yellowknife Thursday morning. DON'T MISS . Isn’t it time you did the same. Updated March 31, 2021. We have a unique opportunity to think about what conditions should apply when the border reopens. “Everybody involved deserves a bit of recognition for their efforts in protecting themselves, and also all their communities.”. You are openIng your borders to investors. Just a question from a curious Ontarian. Your email address will not be published. "If we continue to have that strong approach, which literally got us through March and April, that approach [will mitigate] the second and third wave in the N.W.T.," she said. Workers exempt from N.W.T. The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer is also continuing to monitor the Covid-19 outbreak announced at Gahcho Kue Mine on Feb. 3. Chief public health officer Dr. Kami Kandola will not commit to the opening of the border between the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. When is Trinidad And Tobago re-opening its borders? travel ban now face tighter supervision, Meet the woman leading the territory with all COVID-19 cases recovered. Kandola has laid out her broad thinking for reopening the territory already, saying most restrictions would likely remain in place until at least the end of May. No. All large gatherings, public or private, should not take place for 45 days from 15 March. Your email address will not be published. There's been good news this week for would-be New Zealanders in the age of Covid-19, as the government has given the green light for more workers and immigrants to … Returning nationals and residents are allowed back from banned countries but they may need to quarantine upon arrival. All 33 NWT communities are scheduled and listed for second dose vaccine clinics on the GNWT website and residents can now get vaccinated throughout the territory. Antigua and Barbuda:Social distancing and limits on gatherings of more than 25 people have been introduced to limit the sprea… The Northern Territory plans to open its borders to all NSW residents from October 9. "Then we can actually move forward and start relaxing some of these restrictions internally," she said. A fourth shipment of 16,200 doses of the Moderna vaccine is scheduled to arrive in the NWT by the end of this week to add to the 19,000 that has already been received to date, she added. Territorial medical director Anne-Marie Pegg said that rollout response among NWT residents has been very positive as communities have been rallying around vaccination efforts, she said. Anguilla:Anguilla’s sea and air ports have closed to all passengers until 21 April. In order for this scenario to work, the border restrictions and the public health emergency would remain in place until there is a vaccine available, Kandola said. Though medical professionals are racing to come up with an effective vaccine, it won't be available for some time, likely until next year. New Zealand’s Ardern to Open Border to Foreign Workers if Re-Elected By . Required fields are marked *. Kandola said that three hospitalizations related to the Gahcho Kue Mine outbreak should be “a stark reminder” that people should continue to take the pandemic seriously. Guatemala plans to reopen its borders next week, six months after closing them in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus Matthew Brockett, September 10, 2020, 7:38 PM EDT Jacinda Ardern in Whakatane, New Zealand on Sept. 9. The GNWT also has concerns about opening the border too soon given some of the out-of-territory travel that runs through Yukon, she said. “We continue to urge the GNWT to find solutions to stimulate the economy on a local level,” said NWT Chamber of Commerce president … The rest of the world is now learning to live with and control this virus as much as possible. What's the general public sentiment towards the NWT borders being closed to other provinces/territories? This is one month later than previously expected. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. For those insisting on travelling, Kandola said that the GNWT website is providing information on regions where people should be careful. “We also have to take into consideration the route that Alaskans travel through Yukon to get into BC and that also people can enter the Yukon if they’re traveling through Alberta and BC.” she said. “I know there have been questions around Yukon and the Government of the Northwest Territories does recognize that there are strong ties between communities,” Kandola said during a Wednesday press conference. Both national and foreign travelers need to submit a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding their flight. As Covid-19 case numbers fluctuate, border policies around the world seem to change almost daily. closes borders to all travel with 'limited exceptions' Laine Mitchell CTV News Edmonton Published Saturday, ... New Edmonton Costco opening to big bulk buyers . Aven Pavilion project receives development permit, Baryluk Inuvik’s new deputy mayor, Wood asst. Kandola added that Yukon hasn’t provided a timeline or any direction as to whether they want to ease their travel restrictions either. By Steve Vivian. The U.S. is open for tourism, with the exception of people coming from 35 banned territories. COVID-19 Situation in Canada It isn’t. Kandola said that the GNWT remains committed to meeting the recommended 28 to 42 days timeframe between the first and second dose of the vaccine. Officials are working on a detailed plan with specific information on the way forward, and that information is expected to be released "soon," Kandola said. “And we still need more data on the impact of Covid-19 variants, because they are more infectious than the original strain.”. On Monday, the territorial government announced that residents returning to the territory and essential workers with exemptions under the COVID-19 travel ban face new rules governing self-isolation protocols and check-ins with health officials. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. What's the general public sentiment towards the NWT borders being closed to other provinces/territories? “If you’re not going to be in your community for your second dose, and now want your first dose, you can get the vaccine” in another community. Learn More{{/message}}, Fourth shipment of Moderna vaccine to be in the NWT this week; Gahcho Kue outbreak stabilizing, Dr. Kami Kandola says there are no plans to open a travel bubble with the Yukon. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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