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Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics now underway; one new case of COVID-19
2021-11-30
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics began on Friday, November 26 in PEI, and 523 children have now received their first dose of vaccine.
“Last Friday was a great day as we began immunizing PEI children age 5 to 11 years against COVID-19 with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine, which is specially...
Five new cases of COVID-19; flight notification, public exposure sites issued
2021-11-28
There are five new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
Two of the individuals are in their 60s, one is in their 50s, one in their 40s and one in their 30s.
Four of the cases are linked to travel outside of PEI. One case is a close contact of a previously announced case linked to the...
First vaccine clinic held for children age 5 to 11; two new cases of COVID-19
2021-11-26
The first COVID-19 pediatric vaccine clinic was held on Prince Edward Island today, making the vaccine available to children between 5 and 11 years.
“I had the privilege to attend pediatric vaccination in Summerside today. This is a great day as we provide young Islanders and families with...
Two new cases of COVID-19; public exposure notifications
2021-11-25
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new cases of COVID-19.
One individual is in their 60s and the other is in their 40s. One case is linked to the cluster that began in Prince County and the other is linked a workplace outbreak (not associated with the Prince...
RN Bridging Program helps couple work in their dream jobs
2021-11-25
Maricris and Paul Lamano love living in Prince Edward Island.
They say the Island was an easy choice when they moved to Canada with their six-year-old son in 2017 from the Philippines because it reminds them of where they lived in Batangas, a province surrounded by beautiful beaches.
“Everyone...
Updates to PEI Vax Pass verifier app available for businesses, organizations
2021-11-24
An update to Prince Edward Island’s easy-to-use vaccination verification app – PEI Vax Pass Verifier – now allows Island businesses and organizations using the app to scan government-issued proofs of vaccination QR codes from all Canadian provinces and territories.
Previously, the PEI Vax Pass...
Free shingles vaccine for Island seniors in January 2022
2021-11-24
Island seniors will be able to receive the free Shingrix™ vaccine, to prevent shingles, beginning January 2022.
The free Shingrix™ vaccine (two doses) will be available to Islanders aged 65 years and over at community pharmacies across Prince Edward Island. The cost is being covered by the...
Seven new cases of COVID-19; public exposure notifications
2021-11-24
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced seven new cases of COVID-19. One individual is in their 60s, four are in their 50s, one is in their 30s and one is in their 20s.
Two of the individuals recently traveled outside of PEI.
Five of the individuals are contacts of...
Supports and services for Islanders highlighted during National Addictions Awareness Week
2021-11-23
This National Addictions Awareness Week, Islanders are encouraged to learn more about the supports and services offered across Prince Edward Island.
PEI addictions services provides a wide range of programs for various forms of substance abuse and addiction, including alcohol, drugs, prescription...
Plan to immunize PEI children with pediatric doses of Pfizer-BioNTech announced; seven new cases of COVID-19
2021-11-23
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced plans to roll out the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for Prince Edward Island children ages 5 to 11 years.
“It is an exciting day in PEI as we will be receiving Pfizer pediatric doses in the province and begin offering vaccine...