The first cases of COVID-19 variants of concern have been identified in Yukon, officials said Thursday. Yukon's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brendan Hanley confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, including Yukon's first case of a "variant of concern." Yukon's 73rd case, identified Thursday, is a Yukon resident who lives in Whitehorse. 2nd new case not a YukonerThe second case identified on Thursday is a non-Yukon resident who arrived in the territory on Sunday. The case is not considered a Yukon case, a news release states.

Source: CBC News March 25, 2021 23:51 UTC