Prince Edward Island will launch its publicly-funded shingles vaccine program this month, with the Shingrix™ vaccine available free of charge to PEI seniors. Islanders aged 65 and over can book their free Shingrix vaccine to prevent shingles at community pharmacies starting the...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the province. Both cases are men, one is in his 20s and the other in his 30s. They are both essential workers not employed in the health care industry. They have been in self...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says 23 of the province’s 25 COVID-19 cases have now recovered, but this is not the time to become complacent. The province does not have any new confirmed cases and there have been 175 negative results received since Saturday...
National Non-Smoking Week, January 18-24, is a reminder that quitting smoking is one of the most important steps people can take to protect their health and they don’t have to do it alone. The provincial government encourages anyone who is ready to quit smoking or vaping to use...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced one new positive case of COVID-19. The individual is man in his 30s who tested positive in another province. He will complete his 14 day self-isolation outside of Atlantic Canada. Based on no...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two COVID-19 related deaths in Prince Edward Island. One of the individuals is between the ages of 60 and 79 and the other is over the age of 79 years. “I have been advised that two individuals have passed away...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has outlined next steps in Prince Edward Island’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. “Thank you to all Islanders who have already been vaccinated and to the many others who have booked appointments. The response from Islanders who are...
Islanders are invited to take a survey on their attitudes towards cannabis, their current use of cannabis, and their knowledge of lower-risk cannabis use. The survey will be available online tomorrow (August 1) and throughout the month of August at www.princeedwardisland.ca...
The Chief Public Health office is issuing a recall for certain varieties of Glasgow Glen Farm gouda cheese due to possible contamination by E. coli. Glasgow Glen farm is recalling certain red chili gouda cheese slices and baby wheels packaged in September 2021. Recalled products...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The new case is an individual in their 60s who recently traveled outside Atlantic Canada. Contact tracing is complete, and the individual is self-isolating. There is...