Public Health Guidance for COVID-19
This guidance is for employers of individuals who have received a positive COVID-19 test result.
People who test positive are recommended to stay home and should notify their close contacts and employer.
If the employee did not work during their...
COVID-19 will remain with us for the foreseeable future. The province has moved from population health measures and restrictions to where individuals assess their own risk based on a number of factors, including their own health and vaccine status and...
COVID-19 has impacted the lives of many Islanders, including those in the workforce. The situation is rapidly evolving as information on supports becomes available. Check back to this page for frequent updates.
Frequently Asked Questions for Workers...
Infection Prevention and Control
Handling a decedent who died of COVID-19
The suspected or confirmed status of the deceased person should be communicated to all those who will be handling the body. Decedents with COVID-19 can be buried or cremated....
Public Health Measures in Licensed Child Care Centres
Vaccination
Recommend everyone eligible get vaccinated with a complete series of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccines (including booster doses).
Vaccination is the...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic declared on March 11th, 2020 restrictions were implemented in Long Term Care and Community Care Facilities across Prince Edward Island to protect residents and staff. Guidance is being revised to allow further lifting...
PEI Guidelines for Respiratory Illnesses in Schools and Childcare Facilities
Every day we learn more about COVID-19. We are now also gaining knowledge of COVID in pregnancy from obstetrical caregivers across Canada as well as within the Maritime provinces. We see that most women with COVID in pregnancy will have a mild illness...
This document provides guidance specific to the COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care and community care facilities.
As of April 28, 2022, there is no longer any voluntary COVID-19 testing or screening at the PEI points of entry, and rapid antigen screening tests will no longer be distributed to people entering PEI via the bridge or Charlottetown airport.
If...
Wearing a mask in the community is a measure to protect you and those around you, even if you don’t have symptoms.
People in Prince Edward Island are no longer required to wear masks in indoor public places, schools, or in workplaces where distancing...