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Wastewater Surveillance for COVID-19
2022-12-20
Background
The virus (and its variants) that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) can be detected in the stool of infected people. Testing and monitoring wastewater (sewage) for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 provides an opportunity to detect the presence of COVID-19 infections in a community without having...
COVID-19 wastewater surveillance expanded to include Alberton, Souris and Montague
2022-12-20
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reports that wastewater collection for COVID-19 (SARS-Co V-2) testing has expanded surveillance to include Alberton, Souris and Montague. Wastewater sample collection began in Alberton on November 2nd and included Montague and Souris on November...
COVID-19 Public Health Guidance
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/covid-19-public-health-guidance
2022-12-01
COVID-19 will remain with us for the foreseeable future. The province has moved from population health measures and restrictions to where individuals assess their own risk based on a number of factors, including their own health and vaccine status and that of others and the type of activity or...
Caring for yourself or others with COVID-19
2022-12-01
Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. This information may be useful for someone who is recovering at home or caring for someone with COVID-19.
Prevent the spread
Stay home, except to get medical care.
People who are positive for COVID-19 are...
Influenza and RSV on the rise in PEI; mandatory isolation for COVID-19 ends
2022-11-30
As previously advised, as of 11:59 PM on November 30, 2022, the mandatory isolation requirement for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island will be replaced with strong recommendations to protect yourself, and particularly those who may be at high risk of severe outcomes, from any respiratory illness...
Mpox and Monkeypox (orthopoxvirus simian) virus
2022-11-25
Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The virus can be transmitted from animals to humans and between humans.
Animal-to-human transmission may occur by bite or scratch, or through the preparation of bush meat. Mpox is transmitted by symptomatic individuals through close contact...
Overdose Prevention Site Engagement Report
2022-11-24
This document is a report on engagement with people who have lived and living experience with substance use regarding an overdose prevention site.
2021 Chief Public Health Officer's Report Fact Sheet: MENTAL HEALTH
2022-11-21
Mental health is about our relationship with ourselves and others; it shapes how we make decisions, handle stress, and relate to others.
Rotavirus Vaccine
2022-11-10
What is Rotavirus illness and what are the complications of this disease?
Rotavirus is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea and vomiting) in children. Rotavirus is caused by a virus that is present in the bowel and it is spread by hand to mouth when contact is made...
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
2022-11-10
What is pertussis (Whooping Cough)?
Pertussis is a respiratory infection in the lungs and throat caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria.
Pertussis occurs worldwide and in Canada, including in PEI, there may be individual cases or outbreaks of pertussis diagnosed every year.
Without...