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Record number of 33 new cases of COVID-19; outbreaks declared at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Riverview Manor; visitor restrictions in place at long term care facilities
2021-12-22
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 33 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI.
These 33 cases are still under investigation and contact tracing is underway. Anyone identified as a close contact will be contacted with instructions on testing and isolation requirements.
There...
COVID-19 response top priority for vaccination clinics
2021-12-22
The Department of Health and Wellness is focusing health human resources on the COVID-19 response. With the recent rapid rise in cases, notably due to the Omicron variant, administration of booster shots of the COVID vaccine is the top priority.
Delays in booking appointments for other vaccine...
New public exposure notifications
2021-12-22
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced new public exposure notifications for Prince Edward Island.
The new public exposure locations for Friday, December 17 are:
Grand Senses Spa (123 Grafton Street, Charlottetown) between 9:00 am and 9:30 am
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Parent fee reductions coming January 1
2021-12-21
Parents and guardians with children in designated and licensed early years centers (EYCs) across the province will see child care fees reduced to $25 on January 1, 2022. This is one of the milestones to achieving an average of $10/day early learning and child care in the province. PEI is on track...
Four-day isolation required for fully vaccinated travelers to PEI; changes to contact tracing; Santa cleared for travel to PEI; 29 new cases of COVID-19
2021-12-21
Premier Dennis King has announced that a four-day isolation will now be required for fully vaccinated travelers with a PEI pass arriving in Prince Edward Island.
Due to rising case counts, the rapid spread COVID-19 (notably the Omicron variant) in the province, and the need to protect Islanders...
PEI liquor laws modernize
2021-12-20
The modernization of PEI’s liquor laws and regulations is taking another step forward with recent changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act.
Changes made in the 2021 fall session of the Legislative Assembly come into effect December 18, 2021 and include:
the ability for patrons to bring...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on Federal Supports Announced for the PEI Agriculture Industry
2021-12-20
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement after Minister Bibeau announced federal supports for Prince Edward Island’s agriculture industry:
“I want to thank Minister Bibeau and our PEI Members of Parliament for their announcement this morning offering...