By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Travel restricted, salons close in Iqaluit over COVID community spread

Dec 23, 2021 | 8:02 AM

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut is tightening COVID-19 public health restrictions in Iqaluit, including restricting travel in and out of the capital city to essential purposes only.

The territory says starting at noon today the city’s swimming pool, theatre and hair and nail salons must close.

Restaurants are limited to takeout food only. 

Indoor gatherings in homes are limited to five people plus household members.

Indoor public gatherings in community spaces, including libraries and gyms, are capped at 25 people or 25 per cent capacity.

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The territory says the changes come after a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a person who has not left Iqaluit for more than a month, a likely sign of community transmission.

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