WHITEHORSE—The Yukon government has set out its framework for moving from the pandemic to an endemic approach, treating COVID−19 much like the flu. Premier Sandy Silver said Friday the territory is scheduled to lift its state of emergency on Aug. 25, after which a six−pillar plan, titled Forging Ahead, will help guide Yukon to safely adapt to the disease. The pillars include increasing vaccination, continued testing and tracing to curb outbreaks, along with supports for vulnerable people. Acting chief medical officer of health Dr. Catherine Elliott said it is important not to overwhelm the system by mass screening or unnecessary use of testing. “Therefore, our testing guidance carefully lays out when testing is needed,” she said during a news conference. “For the most part, it will still be business as usual, get tested when you are sick, or when you are asked to do so by a health−care provider.” Silver …
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