The province is launching new supports to help Islanders get through the pandemic and current public health restrictions put in place to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500 payment is for workers and self...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 320 new cases of COVID-19 and 436 recoveries in PEI since last reporting on Saturday, January 8, 2022. These new cases are still under investigation. There are currently 1,517 active cases of COVID-19 and there have...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 161 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 recoveries in PEI since last reporting on Sunday, January 2. These new cases are still under investigation and contact tracing is underway. There are currently 995 active cases of...
Applications are now open for Island businesses and employers to apply for a temporary wage top-up for essential workers and funding to purchase health and safety protective measures in their workplaces. “I know that the last couple months have been incredibly challenging for...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 222 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI. “As COVID-19 continues to circulate in Prince Edward Island, it is more important than ever to stay diligent in following public health measures like masking, physical distancing...
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...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 249 new cases of COVID-19 and 292 recoveries as of 8:00 am on Thursday, January 20. These new cases are still under investigation. There are currently 2,471 active cases of COVID-19 and there have been 5,361 cases...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced more financial support for Islanders whose income has been impacted as a direct result of the public health state of emergency, as well as additional protocols to keep Islanders safe. The COVID-19 Income Support Program will...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two additional deaths related to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individuals are both between the ages of 60 and 79 years. “I was saddened to learn that two more people passed away related to COVID-19,” said...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional COVID-19 related death in Prince Edward Island. The individual is between the ages of 60 and 79 years. “I am extremely saddened to hear that another individual has passed away related to COVID-19 in...