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Chief Public Health Officer urges self-isolation following interprovincial travel
2020-03-21
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is directing anyone travelling to Prince Edward Island from another province within Canada to self-isolate for 14 days.
This new self-isolation protocol for domestic travelers comes into effect today and follows the same protocol already in place...
Premier establishes special cabinet committees in response to COVID-19
2020-03-15
Premier Dennis King today established three special cabinet committees as part of government’s response efforts to address the impacts of COVID-19 in the province.
The special cabinet committees are focused on responding to the community and economic challenges being created by COVID-19,...
March 15, 2020 - Premier King speaks with Charlottetown Mayor
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2020-03-15
Today, Premier Dennis King spoke by phone with Charlottetown Mayor Phillip Brown to discuss ongoing coordination and readiness with the potential impacts of COVID-19 in the province.
Premier King updated the mayor on provincial efforts to respond to both health and non-health related impacts of...
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...
Premier King announces all-party initiatives in response to COVID-19
2020-03-19
Prince Edward Island’s Premier Dennis King announced today that all parties are united in the response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The COVID-19 virus knows no bounds, be they physical, emotional, financial or political. Islanders are facing many different, unpredictable challenges and...
Statement from the Premier on COVID-19
2020-03-13
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement today related to COVID-19 and his personal travel:
“We continue to see the growing impact of COVID-19 day by day and appreciate the significant impact it is having on Island families, my own included. Like many Islanders, my family and I had...
Masks to become mandatory in Prince Edward Island
2020-11-17
Effective November 20, 2020, non-medical masks or face coverings will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces in Prince Edward Island.
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says the change is, in large part, due to the surging COVID-19 cases across the country.
“While many...
Prince Edward Island eases more COVID-19 restrictions
2020-05-08
Today Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison announced a further easing of public health measures in Prince Edward Island as the last remaining case of COVID-19 is now recovered.
“Islanders have been resilient in the face of this pandemic, working together while...
Premier announces initiatives to support COVID-19 specific needs
2020-03-30
Premier Dennis King today announced two key initiatives to engage Islanders and the business community in identifying opportunities to address economic and supply challenges stemming from COVID-19 and support Islanders who need help now.
The recently established Premier’s Economic Recovery Council...
Province provides COVID-19 economic update, confirms property tax relief
2020-04-03
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the provincial economic and fiscal update and announced tax relief for Island property owners.
At the end of 2019, Prince Edward Island’s economy was strong, outperforming the national average and leading the way in estimated GDP growth,...