Public Health Measures Guidance
The PEI Chief Public Health Office and its partners have developed these information and guidance documents to help Prince Edward Island navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
To limit the introduction and spread of COVID-19, the Chief Public Health Office has issued Public Health Orders that residents must follow.
This guideline applies to campground and RV park operators and guests.
For other public health measures guidance documents, visit Public Health Measures Guidance.
Core measures required by all businesses, services and organizations:
Develop an...
Taxi drivers and ride-share drivers who pick-up fares from the Charlottetown airport, who transport passengers off-Island, or who transport passengers to a Cough and Fever clinic or COVID-19 testing site should be tested for COVID-19 weekly, or more...
This guidance is for captains and crews involved in commercial fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, all people involved must take precautions to help keep workers safe and the fishing industry operating without interruption.
Core...
A community garden utilizes either individual or shared plots on private or public land where community members can access to grow fresh fruits and vegetables. Planting, growing and cultivating fruits and vegetables is part of the food supply chain for...
This guideline applies to any activity that may be broadly considered under the construction and landscaping banner, including but not limited to: outdoor construction, indoor construction, landscaping and garden maintenance, pool maintenance and...
Learn about what happens and what to do if someone develops symptoms at school
People with Symptoms
If a person (student/staff/volunteer) develops COVID-19 symptoms while at the school, they will be isolated in a pre-determined isolation space. If a...
The following post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
These restrictions override all other existing sector specific public health guidance.
All businesses, services and organizations...
While day camps are primarily held for children, this guideline also applies to similar day programs for youth and adults with disabilities. All day camp operators must develop an operational plan. It may be submitted to the Environmental Health Office (...
The Chief Public Health Office recommends against door-to-door visitation for canvassing, sales, and funding drives. Consider other options such as online or phone canvassing and sales wherever possible.
If it is necessary to conduct door-to-door...
Post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
This guideline applies to gyms, fitness studios, yoga studios, climbing walls, swimming pools, spas, and similar indoor recreational...
Fixed roof tourism establishments on Prince Edward Island are required to implement the measures noted below to protect the health and safety of employees and guests.
These guidelines are subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve...
Post circuit breaker measures measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
Premises must be closed to in-person food and beverage consumption by 12:00am.
The maximum indoor seating capacity for all food...
Post circuit breaker measures measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
Public Health measures (e.g. physical distancing) have been put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to mitigate the...
This guideline applies to any informal sale of household goods by private individuals held outdoors near a private dwelling, apartment building, or condominium complex, and/or through an online marketplace.
When setting up a garage or yard sale:
Host...
Golf course operators on Prince Edward Island are required to implement the measures noted below to protect the health and safety of employees and players on Island courses.
Additional workplace guidelines and public health measures required to be...
All Islanders should keep a log of social interactions as public health measures are gradually relaxed.
A log will assist you to monitor the number of interactions you are having. Also, if a case of COVID-19 is detected, a log will help public health...
Post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
Consider offering options for online shopping, home delivery, and curbside pick-up options where possible.
Determine a capacity based on...
This guidance applies to organizers and planners of meetings, conventions, festivals and events, and operators of facilities that host meetings, conventions, festivals and events.
Core Measures Required by all Businesses, Services, and Organizations...
Post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
This guideline applies to owners and operators of businesses, services or organizations and organizers of events:
that operate in...
Updated COVID-19 Post Circuit Breaker measures are in effect from January 23 to February 16, 2021 in Prince Edward Island. These measures impact businesses and gatherings. Measures on the Post Circuit Breaker page override all other existing sector...
Post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
This guideline applies to businesses, services or organizations operating organized recreational activities or team sports, both outdoors or...
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...
This guideline applies to businesses, services, and organizations that maintain and operate outdoor recreation spaces for public use, including trails, parks, playgrounds, beaches, outdoor gyms, and any other outdoor recreation space.
Core measures...
These guidelines were developed to help municipalities navigate the COVID-19 context context, including consideration of alternative voting methods, staff safety procedures, and extra cleaning measurements, to protect the health and safety of election...
Post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
Personal services facilities must also follow the requirements outlined in Guidelines for Personal Services Facilities.
In-home personal...
Guidance issued by the Chief Public Health Office on the Infection Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Outpatient Office Environments.
Post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
For personal gatherings (e.g. large families having visitors or playing frisbee in the park), limits are your household and up to ten (10)...
This document provides guidance specific to the COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care facilities.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, declared on March 11th, 2020, visitor restrictions were implemented in Community Care Facilities across Prince Edward Island to protect residents.
Progressive lifting of public health measures has been continually ...
Post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
This guideline applies to all retail businesses, including but not limited to clothing retailers, big-box retailers, food, alcohol, and...
This guideline applies to any indoor or outdoor facility with a publicly-accessible swimming pool or swimming pools, including hotels, campgrounds, municipal pools, and fitness facilities.
If you are contemplating having more than one gathering at a...
Temporary foreign workers play an important role in various industries of the Island economy. These essential workers are required to self-isolate for 14 days and must adhere to strict public health measures.
For Employers
Protecting PEI Seafood...
This guidance is intended to provide information to assist in minimizing the transmission of COVID-19 among Islanders experiencing homelessness as well as prevent and manage individual cases in shelters and facilities that support homeless individuals....
50% capacity, with seating staggered to maintain 6 feet as much as possible between individuals/households OR
With physical distancing between households and other individuals of their selection, where
The maximum number of passengers per...
Travellers arriving in PEI that are required to self-isolate for 14 days are to go directly to their self-isolation location. There are some circumstances where a PEI resident must provide transportation for someone meeting self-isolation requirements...
U-Pick operations are permitted to open safely.
Core measures for all businesses, services and organizations
Develop and follow an operational plan detailing methods to mitigate transmission of disease.
Take every reasonable step to ensure physical...
An unlicensed child care centre will be required to close if either a child or the child care provider tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), or any other imminent health hazard, at the discretion of a public health official.
Unlicensed child care...
Face masks are required in all indoor public spaces in Prince Edward Island.
Wearing a mask in the community is not a substitute for physical distancing and hand washing. It is an additional measure to protect you and those around you, even if you don’t...
This guideline applies to workplaces that are primarily office settings, including enclosed offices, cubicle environments, open office environments, and any combination thereof. This guideline includes shared kitchen space and meeting space.
Core...
Post circuit breaker measures are in place until further notice. The measures will be reassessed throughout.
Core measures required by all organizations providing worship services including the following:
Develop an operational plan detailing how...