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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... -
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... -
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...
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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,...
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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...
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New provincial measures to protect Islanders
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Monday, March 23, 2020
The Province of Prince Edward Island will enforce stronger measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Islanders.
Earlier today, Cabinet empowered the Chief Public Health Officer to issue orders under the Public Health Act as needed, including fines to anyone who is not complying with the direction to self-...
Reminder of minimum wage increase
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Monday, March 23, 2020
As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020.
The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review is complete. To read the board’s report, visit Minimum Wage Order (Board and Lodging).
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Prince Edward Island confirms third case of COVID-19
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Sunday, March 22, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed Prince Edward Island’s third positive case of COVID-19.
The Queens County woman is in her 20s and recently returned from international travel, arriving in Toronto from Spain on March 14. She self-isolated in Toronto before traveling to Moncton on March 16 on WestJet flight 3456....
Chief Public Health Officer urges self-isolation following interprovincial travel
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Saturday, March 21, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is directing anyone travelling to Prince Edward Island from another province within Canada to self-isolate for 14 days.
This new self-isolation protocol for domestic travelers comes into effect today and follows the same protocol already in place for individuals returning from international travel...
Chief Public Health Officer continues to urge Islanders self-isolate and practice social distancing
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Friday, March 20, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says right now is the time for Islanders to get it right by self-isolating and social distancing.
Prince Edward Island has two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. There have been 240 tests conducted, of which 167 are negative and 71 are still pending.
Dr. Morrison shared additional details...
New educational and financial supports for Islanders
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Friday, March 20, 2020
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced supports for early learning centres, learning opportunities for Island students and financial relief for post-secondary provincial loans, as well as an update on aid programs for businesses and employees.
“This has been a week unlike any other, and I want to recognize the tremendous efforts...
Atlantic Canada’s fisheries ministers to collaborate in helping industry weather impact of COVID-19
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Fisheries and Communities Minister Jamie Fox initiated a conference call of the four Atlantic ministers and deputy ministers responsible for fisheries and aquaculture to discuss the impact that COVID-19 is having on the fishing and aquaculture industries
Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries and Communities Jamie Fox, New Brunswick Minister...
COVID-19 self-assessment tool now live
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
A new self-assessment tool is now available for Islanders to help determine whether they should be tested for COVID-19.
PEI’s self-assessment tool can be accessed by visiting: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/self-assessment-covid-19.
The assessment can be completed for yourself or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable.
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New social initiatives announced will continue to support Islanders
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced initiatives to ensure Islanders will be supported during the COVID-19 self-isolation period.
“I want to thank Islanders for following the advice of our health professionals and self-isolating, but we recognize the importance of personal connections, being active, and social support is...
Premier King announces all-party initiatives in response to COVID-19
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Prince Edward Island’s Premier Dennis King announced today that all parties are united in the response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The COVID-19 virus knows no bounds, be they physical, emotional, financial or political. Islanders are facing many different, unpredictable challenges and government has a duty to help people navigate these...