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Chief Public Health Officer provides update on COVID-19
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is asking all Islanders, businesses and community organizations, to closely look at what activities are essential and non-essential in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For Islanders who have not...
Premier announces initial financial support, declares public health emergency
Premier Dennis King today announced an initial $25 million Emergency Contingency Fund to support Island workers, including the self-employed, and small businesses who are affected by COVID-19. “We know the decisions that we are making today as Cabinet and as a government are...
March 15, 2020 - Premier King speaks with Charlottetown Mayor
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...
New provincial measures regarding COVID-19 announced
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, today announced additional provincial measures to protect the health and safety of Islanders as the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve. Effective today, all public and private long-term care...
Premier establishes special cabinet committees in response to COVID-19
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...
Province announces COVID-19 related closures
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announces additional provincial measures to protect the health and safety of Islanders as the COVID-19 situation continues. Effective March 17, 2020, all public licensed child care centres will be closed until further notice and...
PEI confirms first positive case of COVID-19
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the province, and urges Islanders to follow recommendations to limit the potential number of cases and spread of the virus. The individual who tested...
High speed Internet coming for rural Islanders
Thousands of Islanders living in rural Prince Edward Island will soon benefit from having access to faster, more stable Internet service. The Province has signed federal-provincial agreements with Bell Canada and Xplornet, as well as a funding arrangement with local Internet...
New COVID-19 recommendations for Islanders
While there are still no cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island, the Chief Public Health Office is issuing new recommendations in efforts to limit the potential number of cases and spread of COVID-19. Watch Covid-19 update in YouTube Recommendations include: Any Islanders who...