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Many opportunities for Islanders to get vaccinated this week
There are still hundreds of available appointments for eligible Islanders to get their first, second or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at clinics over the next two days, including at dedicated children’s vaccine clinics. There are approximately 120 appointments available at...
Public health measures easing on January 31
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, have announced that public health measures will plan to ease slightly throughout Prince Edward Island effective Monday, January 31. “Last week, additional measures were implemented in response to very...
Government establishes Indigenous Courtwork Services
Indigenous peoples living in Prince Edward Island can now access more culturally appropriate supports when navigating the criminal justice system. To expand the existing services offered through the PEI Mi’kmaq Confederacy’s Indigenous Justice Program, the Province, with support...
Physician couple among 40 doctors to find opportunity, and a home, on PEI
For Dr. Michael Girsberger and Dr. Sandra Jadin, a site visit to Prince Edward Island was one of the most important determining factors for their decision to move to the Island. Despite the pandemic, this physician couple is among 40 physicians recruited to PEI in 2021. Dr...
Atlantic Premiers Discuss COVID-19 Response and Recovery, Regional Priorities
Atlantic Premiers met today to discuss regional impacts of the Omicron variant and priorities for economic recovery. As new Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia was joined by Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, Premier Dennis King of...
One additional death related to COVID-19 and 10 in hospital
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional death related to COVID-19 and ten individuals hospitalized for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual who died is in the age category of 80 years and above. There are 10 individuals in...