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Prince Edward Island eases more COVID-19 restrictions
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...
New provincial measures to protect Islanders
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...
Members named for new land matters advisory committee
Islanders will have a further opportunity to share their opinions and concerns about the future of land on Prince Edward Island, as a new Land Matters Advisory Committee prepares for stakeholder engagement. The 13-member committee includes representatives with backgrounds in...
Chief Public Health Office looks ahead to ‘new normal’ for PEI
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says continuing to follow public health measures is key as we continue to manage COVID-19 and look ahead to the ‘new normal.’ Islanders are reminded that they should only travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble for essential...
Schools set to welcome students with updated back to school plan
As schools prepare to welcome students and staff this fall, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning continues to adapt its school plan to ensure safe and healthy school communities. Changes being announced today include updates to recommendations for mask use and an...
One additional positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Prince Edward Island
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed an additional positive COVID-19 case in Prince Edward Island, the second new case in 24-hours. The province currently has eight active cases and a total of 35 cases since the pandemic began. The first case, reported...
Keeping Students Safe
Safe Internet Use Children and teens spend a great deal of time online. As a parent or caregiver, you are the best person to help your child stay safe online. Talk to your children about what they should and should not do online. The internet is an amazing resource but it is...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island and additional potential exposure locations
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The first case is a male student at Charlottetown Rural High School. He travelled two and from school on the bus only two days last week – Wednesday...
PEI suspends participation in Atlantic Bubble for two weeks
Premier Dennis King has announced that Prince Edward Island’s participation in the Atlantic Bubble will be suspended for two weeks effective Tuesday, November 24 at 12:01 a.m. “As we continue to see a rise in COVID-19 cases across the country and within the Atlantic Provinces as...