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...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says although models are not crystal balls to predict what will happen, they do help to inform planning and support decision making. “Although we are still in the early stages of this pandemic, the actions of Islanders appear to...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed additional information regarding PEI’s newest five positive COVID-19 cases, which were first announced yesterday. The five individuals travelled on Air Canada flight AC8360 from Toronto to Charlottetown on July 30...
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...
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...
Islanders who require COVID-19 testing now have the option of booking their appointment online and receiving a scheduled test in Slemon Park in Summerside or at the Charlottetown testing clinic on Park Street.. “Requesting an appointment on-line will enable Islanders to more...
Government is seeking proposals from organizations on how they can help Islanders impacted by COVID-19 transition into or return to the workforce. The COVID-19 Workforce Integration Fund will support innovative projects from organizations that help Islanders gain skills and...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced additional investments to ensure no Islander is left behind as a result of COVID-19. “Islanders have come together, finding new ways of helping each other, staying connected and building community spirit during this difficult...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 11. One is a woman in her 30s, an essential worker (non-health care related) who travelled internationally. The other...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three additional positive COVID-19 cases in the province, bringing the province’s total to 30. The three cases are all Islanders and are related to travel within Canada. None of the cases are related to seasonal...