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COVID-19 Self-Isolation
2023-04-24
More information for people who tested positive with COVID-19 can be found here.
If you have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, find more information here.
Why should I self-isolate?
Self-isolation is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19....
Pregnancy: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
2023-04-24
Every day we learn more about COVID-19. We are now also gaining knowledge of COVID in pregnancy from obstetrical caregivers across Canada as well as within the Maritime provinces. We see that most women with COVID in pregnancy will have a mild illness and carry on as usual with their pregnancy....
Wearing Masks in the Community and Workplaces
2023-04-24
Wearing a mask in the community is a measure to protect you and those around you, even if you don’t have symptoms.
People in Prince Edward Island are no longer required to wear masks in indoor public places, schools, or in workplaces where distancing cannot be maintained. It is important that...
Travel and Entry to PEI
2023-04-24
As of April 28, 2022, there is no longer any voluntary COVID-19 testing or screening at the PEI points of entry, and rapid antigen screening tests will no longer be distributed to people entering PEI via the bridge or Charlottetown airport.
If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, there are a...
COVID-19 Close Contacts
2023-04-24
To limit the spread of COVID-19 in PEI, it is important for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 to identify their close contacts.
Most close contacts will be contacted by the person diagnosed with COVID-19. If you are contacted and advised you are a close contact, information is outlined below....
More than 21,000 Islanders access Pharmacy Plus PEI in first six months
2023-04-24
Since the launch of Pharmacy Plus PEI six months ago, more than 21,000 Islanders visited their community pharmacists to access care for common ailments or renew eligible prescriptions.
“Based on what we are seeing in the first six months, this program is proving to be successful at helping to...
Licensed Child Care Centre Guidance
2023-04-24
Public Health Measures in Licensed Child Care Centres
Vaccination
Recommend everyone eligible get vaccinated with a complete series of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccines (including booster doses).
Vaccination is the best protection against COVID...
Business Guidance: Employee Diagnosed with COVID-19
2023-04-24
This guidance is for employers of individuals who have received a positive COVID-19 test result.
People who test positive are recommended to stay home and should notify their close contacts and employer.
If the employee did not work during their infectious period: (Infectious...
Meningococcal Group A, B, C, Y and W-135 Vaccines
2023-04-21
What is meningococcal disease and what are the complications of this disease?
Invasive meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis). There are many different groups or types of this bacteria that can cause disease and each type is identified by a...