COVID-19

A successful trial saw more than 250,000 booster shots at pharmacies booked through the province's registration and scheduling system during the week of December 6.

The U.K.’s chief medical officers provided reasoning behind their decision to forgo the usual post-vaccine waiting time in order to speed up the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses as omicron spreads.

Patients who called up one pharmacy in Hamilton, Ont. this week were met with a blunt answering machine message.

Prescribers will still need to undergo certification and training.

Premier Silver told the media Wednesday there are no cases of Omicron currently in Yukon and the two people who had it earlier this month have recovered.

People who travelled outside the territory with an unvaccinated or vaccinated family member were previously required to isolate.

The province is also limiting outdoor gatherings to 25, and prohibiting food and drink consumption at sports arenas, cinemas and other large venues.