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Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says Prince Edward Island still has 21 cases of COVID-19, but Islanders should not become complacent. It is crucial during this time that... -
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced more financial support for Islanders whose income has been impacted as a direct result of the public health state of emergency, as well as... -
Chief Public Health Officer reminds Islanders to stay home as three more cases of COVID-19 confirmed
Chief Public Health, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed three more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, bringing Prince Edward Island’s total to 21. The three new cases are all related to... -
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced plans to support children, students, families and teachers impacted by school and daycare closures due to COVID-19. To ensure the health and... -
Premier Dennis King today announced two key initiatives to engage Islanders and the business community in identifying opportunities to address economic and supply challenges stemming from COVID-19...
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Province announces additional income relief, stricter screening measures for travelers
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced more financial support for Islanders whose income has been impacted as a direct result of the public health state of emergency, as well as additional protocols to keep Islanders safe.
The COVID-19 Income Support Program will help Islanders bridge the gap between their loss of income and...
Chief Public Health Officer says it is an important time to keep self-isolating and physical distancing
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says Prince Edward Island still has 21 cases of COVID-19, but Islanders should not become complacent.
It is crucial during this time that Islanders continue to self-isolate following travel, stay home as much as possible, and practice physical distancing when going out for essential reasons. At...
Chief Public Health Officer reminds Islanders to stay home as three more cases of COVID-19 confirmed
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Chief Public Health, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed three more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, bringing Prince Edward Island’s total to 21.
The three new cases are all related to international travel. One is a male in his 20s, and the other two are females, one in her 30s and one in her 40s. All three are at home doing well and each self-...
Province outlines next steps for children and students
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced plans to support children, students, families and teachers impacted by school and daycare closures due to COVID-19.
To ensure the health and safety of students, teachers and administration, all schools across Prince Edward Island remain closed for in-person classes until, at minimum, May 11....
Premier announces initiatives to support COVID-19 specific needs
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Monday, March 30, 2020
Premier Dennis King today announced two key initiatives to engage Islanders and the business community in identifying opportunities to address economic and supply challenges stemming from COVID-19 and support Islanders who need help now.
The recently established Premier’s Economic Recovery Council, a strategic business working group made up of...
Prince Edward Island confirms seven additional COVID-19 cases
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Monday, March 30, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed seven additional positive COVID-19 cases in Prince Edward Island, bringing the province’s total to 18.
Three of the individuals are women, and four are men, ages ranging from individuals in their 20s to individuals in their 70s. All cases are related to international travel and the...
Province announces rental support measures
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Monday, March 30, 2020
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced rental assistance for Islanders and commercial businesses impacted by COVID-19.
“Islanders are facing financial pressures and uncertainty like never before. Right now, more than ever, we have to find ways to support one another. The Province of Prince Edward Island will continue to listen...
Cough and fever clinics to open in Charlottetown, Summerside
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Health PEI has established two Cough and Fever clinics to assist in Prince Edward Island’s response to COVID-19.
Beginning March 28 in the Charlottetown area and March 30 in the Summerside area, physicians will be able to refer patients with coughs or fever to clinics where they can be assessed.
Patients who are seeking medical care should...
Prince Edward Island confirms two more COVID-19 cases
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two more positive COVID-19 cases in Prince Edward Island, bringing the province’s total to 11.
The cases are two women, one in her 20s and the other in her 50s. Both women are from Prince County and both cases are related to international travel. Both are at home doing well, and...
Prince Edward Island extends closures for schools, daycares, non-essential services
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced extensions to closures for Island schools, daycares, non-essential government services and non-essential businesses due to COVID-19.
All schools across Prince Edward Island will remain closed for in-person classes and daycares will remain closed until, at minimum, May 11. This will...