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...
This guidance applies to camps for children and youth, and day programs for youth and adults with disabilities. Operators of camps, including day camps and overnight camps, and day programs can reference this and other guidance documents when...
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...
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...
People with Symptoms
Staying home when sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 will help protect others from exposure to the virus. Being tested is also important to help to identify if COVID-19 is circulating in the community and to limit further...
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...
Starting October 5, 2021, food premises and licensed premises (indoor and patio dining), including restaurants, cafes, bars, liquor tasting rooms in wineries, breweries and distilleries are required to verify a patron’s proof of vaccination for access to...
Public Health measures (e.g. physical distancing) have been put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to mitigate the societal and health system impacts of the disease. These measures affect funerals and burials as well as cemetery and...
This guideline applies to personal and organized events related to upcoming holidays, religious festivals, and celebrations that typically feature gatherings of family and friends, and visits to neighbours and other households.
Holiday Gatherings...
Effective immediately, the Licensed Child Care Centre Guidance will replace the CPHO Directive on Licensed Child Care Centres.
Every early learning and child care centre in PEI must develop and follow an operational plan which details how risk of...
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. Vaccine coverage continues to increase in the...
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...
Consider offering options for online shopping, home delivery, and curbside pick-up options where possible.
Determine a capacity based on physical distancing/ability to manage numbers for the space, and monitor entrances and exits to ensure that...
Personal services facilities must also follow the requirements outlined in Guidelines for Personal Services Facilities.
In-home personal services establishments should operate with a separate entrance from the outside to prevent clients from passing...
Guidance issued by the Chief Public Health Office on the Infection Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Outpatient Office Environments.
This document provides guidance specific to the COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care facilities.
The following guidance is effective until further notice.
As of October 5, 2021, proof-of-vaccination is required for entrance to discretionary activities and events. Find out more at PEI Vax Pass Program.
Guidance for individuals
Get vaccinated...
Temporary foreign workers play an important role in various industries of the Island economy. These essential workers are required to self-isolate and must adhere to strict public health measures.
For Employers
Protecting PEI Seafood Industry Workers...
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....
75% capacity, with seating staggered to maintain physical distancing of 2m/6ft between people from different households as much as possible.
Provided the below precautions in place:
wearing non-medical masks is strongly recommended for drivers and...
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...
A status update prepared by the Chief Public Health Office for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. A summary of methods begins at page 15 in the attached report.
Face masks are required in all indoor public spaces in Prince Edward Island with the following exception:
It is not mandatory to wear a mask while seated at indoor events (such as church services and indoor seated concerts), provided there is 6 feet...
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...
Core measures required by all organizations providing worship services including the following:
Develop an operational plan detailing how risk of transmission of disease will be mitigated; if an organization is responsible for multiple locations, any...