The Yukon government has declared a state of emergency, announcing new health regulations aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, including a proof-of-vaccination requirement set to take effect on Saturday, according to CBC Canada.

The declaration came after the territory reported 80 new COVID-19 infections diagnosed over a three-day period between Friday and Monday, for a total of 169 active cases.

The government said it was implementing the new measures, which will be in place until at least 3 December, based on the recommendation of the territory's acting chief medical officer of health, Dr. Catherine Elliott.

Of the 169 active cases in the territory, 132 are Whitehorse residents.