What is Paxlovid™? Paxlovid™ (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) is an oral antiviral medication for some adults who have COVID-19 that are at higher risk of severe illness. Who is eligible to get Paxlovid™ in PEI? Not everyone who tests positive for COVID-19 would benefit from antiviral...
Effective immediately, Island workers who travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble can apply to work-isolate upon their return to Prince Edward Island if they undergo COVID-19 testing. Non-essential travel outside of the Atlantic provinces is not recommended by Prince Edward Island...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced new measures for those travelling to or from Prince Edward Island. "Given changes in epidemiology and increased infectious pressure in Atlantic Canada in the past few days, it is necessary to increase restrictions...
Across the province, experts in laboratory services are working to ensure Islanders receive results that need to inform their health care. These services have never been more important than they are now, as tests performed by laboratories are helping curb COVID-19. April 26 – May...
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...
This Annual Report provides an overview of Health PEI's accomplishments, challenges, performance and financial results for 2023-2024.