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All COVID-19 test results received in last 24 hours are negative
2020-11-29
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed that all test results received so far in relation to a recent positive case of COVID-19 in the province have come back negative. The recent positive case is a male student at Charlottetown Rural High School who also plays for the...
Temporary COVID-19 Drop-in Testing Clinic in Stratford today
2020-11-28
A temporary COVID-19 drop-in testing clinic will be open at the Town Hall in Stratford from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm this evening. The temporary Stratford drop-in testing clinic, located at 234 Shakespeare Drive, has been established to support the high demand for testing at the Charlottetown testing...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island and additional potential exposure locations
2020-11-28
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The first case is a male student at Charlottetown Rural High School. He travelled two and from school on the bus only two days last week – Wednesday, November 25 and...
Islanders living with diabetes receive additional support
2020-11-27
More Islanders will benefit from additional financial assistance and coverage for diabetes supplies, including insulin pumps and test strips, starting in the new year. Effective January 1, 2021, the Insulin Pump Program – which assists with the costs of insulin pumps and supplies – will be...
Masks mandatory at all Health PEI hospitals, centres, and offices
2020-11-27
Health PEI is reminding Islanders that masks are required for entry to any of its buildings under the new Chief Public Health Office regulations. Mask wearing is very important in health care settings, where a COVID-19 outbreak would affect vulnerable patients or staff who provide vital health...
Updated guidelines for mask use in schools
2020-11-26
In an effort to address cohorting challenges and further protect the health safety of our school communities, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning is updating its mask policy in schools. Starting Monday, November 30 and in effect for at least two weeks, non-medical masks will be...
All tests results related to recent potential exposures are negative thus far
2020-11-26
All individuals tested in relation to PEI’s most recent positive case of COVID-19 and potential exposures to the virus in the Charlottetown area have received negative test results to date. “I want to thank staff at the testing clinics, the provincial laboratory, Island EMS, and public health...
Islanders can now book COVID-19 testing appointments online
2020-11-25
Islanders who require COVID-19 testing now have the option of booking their appointment online and receiving a scheduled test in Slemon Park in Summerside or at the Charlottetown testing clinic on Park Street.. To request an appointment, visit: Request an appointment for COVID-19 Testing for PEI...
Groups take action to prevent violence against women
2020-11-25
Four Island organizations will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants to enhance awareness, education and action towards preventing violence against women in Prince Edward Island. “Violence and abuse affects everyone. We want to live in a place where people are safe,...
One new COVID-19 case and potential exposures in Prince Edward Island
2020-11-25
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is a female in her 20s who recently travelled to PEI from within Atlantic Canada. She has mild symptoms and is self-isolating at home. Contact tracing is ongoing, and...