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Covid cases reach 28 in Iqaluit with six new infections reported Monday

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On Wednesday morning there were 50 cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut, 46 of which are in Iqaluit. Trevor Wright/NNSL photo

The Government of Nunavut on Monday morning announced six more active cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in the territorial capital.

This follows another three additional cases being announced the day before.

There are now 28 active cases of the coronavirus in Iqaluit.

"All individuals are isolating and doing well," according to Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq on social media.

Nunavut's vaccination campaign is continuing and a total of 25,188 doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine were administered in the territory, with 14,255 first doses and 10,933 second doses.

Anyone who has reason to believe they have been exposed to Covid-19 is advised to call the Covid-hotline at 1-888-975-8601, or notify their community health centre right away, and immediately isolate at home for 14 days. Please do not go to the health centre in person.