Working together, the Province of Prince Edward Island is making immediate investments to support Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the province provided updates on key initiatives to support community including enhanced rural internet initiatives and funding for non...
What is post-COVID (or long-COVID) condition? Most people with COVID-19 recover in a few weeks with no long-term problems. Some people have problematic health symptoms related to their infection that can linger for several months. These longer-term symptoms are known as post...
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...
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...
An external panel of experts and community leaders will undertake a study of the performance of Prince Edward Island’s public and private long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our long-term care sector showed great effort and resilience in responding to COVID-19...
Premier Dennis King announced an extension to existing public health measures in the province, including continuation of online learning for K-12 students, until at least January 24, 2022. Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says extending the public health...
Environmental health professionals work across Prince Edward Island each day to protect the health and safety of Islanders from disease and injury. Environmental Health Officers across Canada are being recognized as part of Environmental Public Health Week from September 20 to 24...
The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modelled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts.
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is recommending a further delay to the opening of public and private schools to in-class learning until January 17, with a further assessment next week. The Chief Public Health Office has prepared Back to School Guidance for...