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COVID-19 wastewater surveillance expanded to include Alberton, Souris and Montague
2022-12-20
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reports that wastewater collection for COVID-19 (SARS-Co V-2) testing has expanded surveillance to include Alberton, Souris and Montague. Wastewater sample collection began in Alberton on November 2nd and included Montague and Souris on November...
Influenza and RSV on the rise in PEI; mandatory isolation for COVID-19 ends
2022-11-30
As previously advised, as of 11:59 PM on November 30, 2022, the mandatory isolation requirement for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island will be replaced with strong recommendations to protect yourself, and particularly those who may be at high risk of severe outcomes, from any respiratory illness...
End of precautionary boil water advisory for Georgetown
2022-10-07
The province is ending the precautionary boil water advisory for Georgetown.
For more information on boil water advisories, visit: Boil Water Advisories
Media contact:
Morgan Martin
Department of Health and Wellness
mxmartin@gov.pe.ca
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Georgetown
2022-09-26
The province is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory, effective immediately, for Georgetown.
The municipality of Georgetown is reactivating their water system today and as a precautionary measure, residents are asked to bring their water to a rolling boil for two minutes prior to drinking...
Changes to Requirement for COVID-19 Isolation
2022-09-08
The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced changes to Prince Edward Island’s legal order from seven days of isolation to now requiring five days of isolation for positive cases of COVID-19 (10 days of isolation for immune compromised cases) and are required to wear a mask for...
CPHO outlines Back to School Guidance for the 2022-2023 school year
2022-08-25
The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has released details for the Back to School Guidance for the 2022-2023 school year in preparation for back to school.
Routine public health measures for managing COVID-19 and other respiratory illness are recommended to support the operation...
Growth of blue-green algae found in MacLures Pond
2022-08-17
The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of blue–green algae in MacLures Pond, Murray River, Prince Edward Island. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and irritation of the eyes of swimmers.
Humans who...
Growth of blue-green algae found in Black Pond
2022-08-16
The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of blue–green algae in Black Pond, Souris, Prince Edward Island. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and irritation of the eyes of swimmers.
Humans who ingest...
All children 6 months of age and older now among those eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
2022-07-25
Prince Edward Island is expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include all children 6 months of age and older to increase their protection against COVID-19 and its variants.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommended Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine for the specific...
Requirement for COVID-19 isolation and masks to remain in place
2022-07-14
Acting Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Eilish Cleary, announced that Prince Edward Island’s legal order requiring seven days of isolation of positive cases of COVID-19 (10 days of isolation for immune compromised cases) and masks in high risk settings, including hospitals, long-term care and...