COVID-19 Testing Positive in PEI
Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. This information may be useful for someone who is recovering at home or caring for someone with COVID-19.
Prevent the spread
Stay home, except to get medical...
To limit the spread of COVID-19 in PEI, it is important for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 to identify their close contacts.
Most close contacts will be contacted by the person diagnosed with COVID-19. If you are contacted and advised you are a close...
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If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, call your family physician or nurse practitioner. If you do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner or if you are unable to reach them, call 8-1-1.
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Rapid antigen tests are a valuable tool that can be used to assess and monitor for COVID-19 infection. Self-test kits use a shallow swab to collect samples from the throat and nose and can provide results in as little as 15 minutes.
If you have tested...
More information for people who tested positive with COVID-19 can be found here.
If you have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, find more information here.
Why should I self-isolate?
Self-isolation is...
Be prepared. Pick up a rapid antigen test (self-test kit) free of charge at any of the following locations:
all Access PEI locations
all provincial public library locations
all Provincial Visitor Information and Destination Centres (check website...
I’m positive for COVID-19. What should I do next?
Stay home when ill.
Staying home when you are sick lowers the chance of spreading COVID-19 and other illness to others. You should stay home until:
your symptoms have been improving for at least...
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...
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...
8-1-1: speak to a registered nurse If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dial 7-1-1 (TTY), if you are hearing impaired.
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