Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced that a new Daily Testing for School Contacts protocol will be implemented in relation to recent cases linked to Westwood Primary School and Eliot River Elementary School. “It is important to note that this protocol...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is reminding Islanders to follow public health guidance this upcoming long weekend. “The evolving situation in Newfoundland, is a stark reminder of how quickly things can change with COVID-19. Despite...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison and Premier Dennis King announced the province’s first COVID-19 case associated with the U.K. variant. Late yesterday, the Chief Public Health Office was notified by the provincial lab and the National...
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, have announced new COVID-19 testing changes for PEI Pass holders travelling within the Atlantic region and relaxed requirements for masking in the province. Effective immediately, it is no longer mandatory...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the easing of some public health measures, effective immediately. “Given the declining number of active cases in PEI, the region and country, increased access to rapid tests, and limited community transmission, we...
After consultation with the Chief Public Health Office, classes will resume on Monday at West Royalty Elementary School and Ecole La-Belle Cloche. All close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases that are associated with our schools are in isolation and are tested regularly...
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, have announced additional changes to the Moving Forward reopening plan for PEI. Effective immediately, individuals are no longer required to wear a mask while seated at indoor events (church services...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced new requirements for unvaccinated and partially vaccinated staff of Long Term Care (LTC) and Community Care Facilities (CCF) in Prince Edward Island. Effective Friday, September 3, regular testing of unvaccinated...
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...
Today, the Chief Public Health Office has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at West Royalty Elementary School in Charlottetown. The school will be closed for in-person learning next week. Learning activities for students will be available on the school’s website on Monday...