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Prince Edward Island confirms two more COVID-19 cases
2020-03-27
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two more positive COVID-19 cases in Prince Edward Island, bringing the province’s total to 11. The cases are two women, one in her 20s and the other in her 50s. Both women are from Prince County and both cases are related to...
Prince Edward Island extends closures for schools, daycares, non-essential services
2020-03-27
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced extensions to closures for Island schools, daycares, non-essential government services and non-essential businesses due to COVID-19. All schools across Prince Edward Island will remain closed for in-person classes and daycares will...
Cough and fever clinics to open in Charlottetown, Summerside
2020-03-27
Health PEI has established two Cough and Fever clinics to assist in Prince Edward Island’s response to COVID-19. Beginning March 28 in the Charlottetown area and March 30 in the Summerside area, physicians will be able to refer patients with coughs or fever to clinics where they can be assessed....
Provincial update on COVID-19 initiatives
2020-03-27
Working together, the Province of Prince Edward Island is making immediate investments to support Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the province provided updates on key initiatives to support community including enhanced rural internet initiatives and funding for non-profit...
Prince Edward Island confirms four more COVID-19 cases
2020-03-26
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed four more positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the province’s total to nine. The cases are all men between the ages of 55 and 70, who have all recently returned from international travel. Two of the men returned...
Prince Edward Island tightens restrictions on self-isolating
2020-03-25
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reiterates although the province still has three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, Islanders must continue self-isolating and practicing social distancing to prevent the spread. Dr. Morrison says, as we continue to see community spread across...
Province announces additional supports for individuals and families
2020-03-24
The Province of Prince Edward Island has put additional supports in place to help Islanders who are facing economic hardships because of COVID-19. The Province has partnered with Sobeys Inc. to provide gift cards to Islanders who have been laid off as a direct result of the pandemic. The cost of...
Reminder of minimum wage increase
2020-03-23
As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review is complete. To read the board’s report, visit ...
New provincial measures to protect Islanders
2020-03-23
The Province of Prince Edward Island will enforce stronger measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Islanders. Earlier today, Cabinet empowered the Chief Public Health Officer to issue orders under the Public Health Act as needed, including fines to anyone...
Prince Edward Island confirms third case of COVID-19
2020-03-22
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed Prince Edward Island’s third positive case of COVID-19. The Queens County woman is in her 20s and recently returned from international travel, arriving in Toronto from Spain on March 14. She self-isolated in Toronto before traveling...