Avoiding Infection
Ways to protect yourself and others:
- Washing hands frequently with soap and water
- Cough and sneeze into your elbow or a tissue
- Stay home if you are not feeling well
- Limit touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Keep your circle of contacts small
- Wear a mask
- Maintain a distance of two meters from others as much as possible
- Don’t share items like drinking glasses and water bottles
- Frequently clean surfaces like taps, doorknobs, tables and countertops
Download the COVID Alert App (link is external) from the Government of Canada to your mobile device to let you know that you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
It is a quick and easy step to further protect yourself and...
Food is not identified as a risk factor for COVID-19 transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can food be contaminated by COVID-19?
Scientists and food safety authorities across the world are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19. There is...
Update, February 16, 2021: COVID-19 measures are in effect until further notice. The situation will continue to be assessed.
Each manager and resident plays an important role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in their building.
Multi-unit...
Measures everyone can all take to prevent transmission of COVID-19:
Stay informed, be prepared and follow public health advice
Limit personal non-essential travel - see status of the Atlantic Provinces Travel Bubble
Wash your hands often with soap and...
As of 23-February-2021
COVID-19 Case Data
Total cases (including recovered)
115
Negative results
96,730
Recovered Cases
114
Summary of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Prince Edward Island
Total cases = 115...
Physical distancing means staying at least two (2) meters, or six (6) feet apart from those not in your household. It’s something everyone can do to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. When physical distancing is not possible indoors,...
The Chief Public Health Office is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the locations noted below. You are asked to carefully review the dates, times, places as well as the advice provided.
If you develop symptoms, get tested and isolate until...
Every day we learn more about COVID-19. At this time, there have been published reports of well over 300 pregnant women with this disease, many who have gone on to deliver their babies. We are now also gaining knowledge of COVID in pregnancy from...
Effective February 16, 2021, the following temporary measures are in place until further notice. The situation will continue to be assessed throughout.
All businesses, services and organizations, as well as organizers of organized gatherings, are...
The PEI Chief Public Health Office requires that individuals wear masks in all indoor public spaces in Prince Edward Island.
Wearing a facial covering/non-medical mask in the community is not a substitute for physical distancing and hand washing....