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One additional death related to COVID-19 in PEI; 209 new cases and 214 recoveries
2022-01-23
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional death related to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is in the age category of 80 years and above. “It saddens me to report that another person in PEI has passed away related to COVID-19,” said Dr. Morrison...
One additional death related to COVID-19 in PEI; 288 new cases and 228 recoveries
2022-01-22
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional death related to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is over the age of 80 years. “It’s difficult for us to hear of another Islander that has passed away related to COVID-19,” said Dr. Morrison. “I offer my...
Province transfers land to Abegweit First Nation
2022-01-21
The Government of Prince Edward Island has transferred three parcels of Crown land to the Abegweit First Nation. The Government of Prince Edward Island is committed to meaningful reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq and is always exploring opportunities to address shared goals with First Nations in...
Province partners with Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI to help reach net zero
2022-01-21
The province is working alongside the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI (CHBA-PEI) to provide training to Island builders. Training sessions will help builders learn important information on how to build more efficient homes. The four-day training will be held virtually from Monday,...
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments available to Islanders across PEI this week
2022-01-21
With nearly 3,200 appointments available at clinics across the province over the coming week, eligible Islanders are asked to make an appointment to get their first, second or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect themselves and their families. Beginning this Saturday, there are...
One additional death related to COVID-19 in PEI; 267 new cases and 309 recoveries
2022-01-21
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional death related to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is between the age of 60 and 79. “I am deeply saddened that another person has passed away due to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island,” said Dr. Morrison...
New mental health supports available for public safety partners
2022-01-20
Island correctional workers, volunteer and career firefighters, search and rescue volunteers, paramedics, police officers and public safety communicators can access a new, free, online mental health support program. In partnership with the University of Regina and the Canadian Institute for Public...
Province offers wage rebate for impacted industries and extends programs
2022-01-20
The province is launching a new COVID-19 support program for industries impacted by the latest public health restrictions. The, Wage Rebate for Impacted Industries, provides a 25 per cent wage rebate on payroll for businesses of impacted industries, such as full-service restaurants and fitness...
249 new cases of COVID-19 and 292 recoveries in PEI
2022-01-20
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 249 new cases of COVID-19 and 292 recoveries as of 8:00 am on Thursday, January 20. These new cases are still under investigation. There are currently 2,471 active cases of COVID-19 and there have been 5,361 cases of COVID-19 since...
New Seniors’ Food Security program and more funding to food banks
2022-01-20
The Province is providing funding to food banks who are not members of the Association of Island Food Banks and is introducing a food security program for seniors. Seniors aged 65+ facing financial challenges with securing healthy and nutritious food can apply for the Senior’s Food Security...