Yukon reports 12th COVID-19-related death

Yukon health officials reported Thursday that another Yukonerhad died from COVID-19.

It's the 12th COVID-19-related death in the territory since the start of the pandemic.

Acting chief medical officer of health, Dr. Andr Corriveau, said in a news release that "out of respect," the territory would not be releasing any additional information about the death.

As of Friday morningthe territory had 171 active cases, with 32 new cases reported in the previous 24 hours.

On Wednesday, there were 157 active cases.

The government has not yet released where the newestcases are located.

Health officialsurgeYukoners with symptoms of COVID-19 to get tested.