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Public Health Measures Guidance
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/public-health-measures-guidance
2021-10-15
The following guidance is effective until further notice. As of October 5, 2021, proof-of-vaccination is required for entrance to discretionary activities and events. Find out more at PEI Vax Pass Program ., Guidance for individuals, Get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you are eligible. Practice...
COVID-19 Testing in PEI
2021-10-15
If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19, get tested and self-isolate until the results come back. Everyone is also encouraged to download the free national COVID Alert app , which will let them know if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Self Assessment Tool...
Prince Edward Island to cover Trikafta for cystic fibrosis patients
2021-10-15
Prince Edward Island will provide coverage for Trikafta, a new medication that has been shown to improve quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis. Eligible Islanders can access coverage for the medication through the PEI Pharmacare Formulary beginning November 1, 2021. "There has been...
PEI travel self-isolation exemption to attend a funeral, and/or burial service
2021-10-15
For individuals traveling to PEI to attend a funeral and/or burial service, If you are not eligible for a PEI Pass , a self-isolation declaration is required for the self-isolation exemption to attend during your first 8 days in the province. In the declaration, where it asks “Are you seeking a...
Health care providers moving to Electronic Medical Record
2021-10-15
More than 170 community-based health-care providers have signed up to adopt the provincial Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to help improve and streamline patient care for Islanders. The move to electronic patient charting will make it easier for health-care providers to securely share health...
PEI Point of Entry – What to expect Fall 2021
2021-10-15
New travel measures are in place due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Atlantic Canada and across the country, PEI’s border measures will be in place until further notice., Every person arriving on PEI at any and all points of entry shall: stop when instructed to do so answer any questions...
Covid-19 and Covid-like Illness in Schools
2021-10-15
People with Symptoms, Staying home when sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 will help protect others from exposure to the virus. Being tested is also important to help to identify if COVID-19 is circulating in the community and to limit further transmission. The most common symptoms described...
COVID Testing FAQ's
2021-10-15
How is COVID-19 diagnosed in PEI?, Our provincial laboratory uses validated PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19. A validated PCR test is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of COVID-19. The PCR test techniques used in our provincial laboratory have been...
Three new cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2021-10-15
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. One individual is in their 30s, one is between the ages of 12 and 19 years, and one is under 12 years of age. All three recently travelled outside of Prince Edward Island. The three...
COVID-19 Enforcement
2021-10-14
The Chief Public Health Officer is authorized to issue orders under the, Public Health Act, as needed, such as fines to anyone who is not complying with the direction to self-isolate . Read the news release about COVID-19 enforcement . View the Public Health Order for COVID-19 Self-Isolation,...