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Covid-19 case count in Northwest Territories continues slide

No new Covid-19 related deaths were recorded on Wednesday as cases in the Northwest Territories continued their steady decline.
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Eighteen communities across the Northwest Territories remain under general Covid-19 advisories due to evidence of community transmission. NNSL file photo

No new Covid-19 related deaths were recorded on Wednesday as cases in the Northwest Territories continued their steady decline.

There were 509 active cases of Covid-19 in the territory as of Wednesday evening, down from 552 the previous day. There have been no new hospital or ICU admissions, and the number of NWT residents killed by Covid-19 remains 19.

Meanwhile, the territory’s exposures and outbreaks page has remained unchanged since Monday; This means 18 communities remain under general public health advisories due to evidence of community transmission. Eight long-term care homes have similar warnings in place, prohibiting most outside visits.