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Online wellness program aims to get Islanders exercising
2020-10-23
A new online wellness program is encouraging Islanders with chronic disease to get active during the pandemic. The free online program allows Islanders to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Each group will have its own webinar-style offering and participants will take part in safe...
One new positive COVID-19 case in PEI
2020-10-20
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19 in the province. The individual is a woman in her 20s, who is a rotational worker. She recently travelled outside the Atlantic bubble for work purposes. She is self-isolating at...
Islanders urged to follow COVID-19 travel advisories
2020-10-11
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new unrelated positive cases of COVID-19 for the province and urges Islanders to follow New Brunswick COVID-19 travel advisories. Both cases are men – one is in his 20s and one in his 40s – who work in...
COVID-19 alert app now available for Islanders
2020-10-08
Islanders are encouraged to download the COVID Alert app, which is designed to let Canadians know that they may have been exposed to COVID-19, as the province goes live with notifications. “As Islanders continue through the ‘New Normal’ phase, the app is another tool that is useful in supporting...
Statement in response to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 in New Brunswick
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/statement-response-ongoing-outbreak-covid-19-new-brunswick
2020-10-08
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, issued the following statement in response to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 in New Brunswick: “Islanders who have been to the Costco Optical Centre or St. Hubert restaurant in Moncton since October 1, 2020, are at risk of...
Statement from Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer
2020-10-07
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, issued the following statement in response to the current outbreak of COVID-19 in Moncton, New Brunswick: “This afternoon, our office received additional information about outbreak of COVID-19 in a special care home in...
Island workers can now apply to work-isolate
2020-10-05
Effective immediately, Island workers who travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble can apply to work-isolate upon their return to Prince Edward Island if they undergo COVID-19 testing. Non-essential travel outside of the Atlantic provinces is not recommended by Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public...
Two new positive COVID-19 cases in PEI
2020-10-04
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new unrelated positive cases of COVID-19 for the province. Both cases are male – one is in his 20s and one in his 50s – who work in unrelated non-health care industries and recently travelled outside...
Province warns of presence of fentanyl
2020-10-03
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is warning Islanders of the presence of a highly potent opioid, fentanyl, in the province following an accidental overdose involving the drug. The Coroner reported an accidental overdose death involving fentanyl – a man in his 40s – to Summerside...
Influenza season arrives in PEI
2020-09-30
The influenza vaccine for this year’s flu shots has arrived in Prince Edward Island and Islanders are encouraged to get their flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. “In our efforts to minimize the impact of the flu in Prince Edward Island, we are proud to provide free flu shots for...