COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening the week of Oct. 3
3 new cases announced Thursday
P.E.I. says that 18 per cent of the province's child-care workers are still not fully vaccinated.
Northumberland Ferries passengers will have to be fully vaccinated starting Oct. 12.
Islanders are being asked to avoid travel to COVID-19 hotspots in New Brunswick as cases in that province continue to rise.
P.E.I. announced three new cases on Thursday and issued public exposure notifications for a church in the province, as well as a UPEI building.
The province also said enforcement of proof of vaccination requirements will allow for some flexibility during the first days of the P.E.I. Vax Pass.
Parents and child-care centres are looking to the province for more rapid tests for children and educators.
The P.E.I. Dental Association says it has seen an increase in angry patients complaining about mask requirements.
Premier Dennis King says he is willing to reconsider an exemption to full vaccination currently in place for young athletes.
Here's a look at how some businesses fared during the first day under P.E.I. Vax Pass rules.
The P.E.I. Vax Pass is now required at a number of businesses and events. Here's a look at how to get the pass, and how it works.
Here's a list of where you will — and won't — need to show proof of vaccination on P.E.I.
P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Office is urging Islanders to use caution if travelling off-Island for Thanksgiving. It also said steps should be taken to protect trick or treaters this year, similar to last Halloween.
Three new potential public exposure sites were announced at the provincial briefing Tuesday.
An early adopter of the P.E.I. Vax Pass idea says it is going well.
The P.E.I. Human Rights Commission is dealing with a surge in calls from people frustrated and upset over COVID-19 restrictions and the Vax Pass.
Restaurant owners are bracing for cranky patrons who may not want to show proof of vaccination.
Vaccination clinics and pharmacies say they're seeing a boost in first-dose bookings for COVID shots.
Truckers are worried about the delays new testing requirements at the border will cause.
The Lennox Island First Nation said is making vaccines mandatory for employees who work with children.
The Charlottetown Islanders are excited by the prospect of playing in front of more fans this season.
Eighty seven per cent of people on P.E.I. who are eligible to be vaccinated have received two doses.
P.E.I. reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday. There are nine active cases of COVID-19 in the province. P.E.I. has had 303 positive cases since the pandemic began. There have been no known deaths related to COVID-19 on P.E.I.
Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada
- New Brunswick reported 130 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Friday. The active case count in the province is now 881. Also on Friday, the province's Horizon Health Network followed the Vitalité Health Network in announcing their hospital and health-care facilities will move to a "red alert" level due to rising cases. Circuit-breaker rules in some of the province's regions come into effect at 6 p.m.
- Newfoundland and Labrador reported eight new COVID-19 cases and one death Friday. The province has 112 active cases.
- Nova Scotia announced 25 new cases Friday. The total number of active cases is now 234.
Top news from last week
- Marion Dowling, P.E.I.'s chief of nursing, spoke with CBC News: Compass host Steve Bruce about the new testing requirements for people coming to P.E.I.
- Beginning Sept. 30, anyone entering P.E.I., regardless of age or vaccination status, will be required to be tested for COVID-19.
- The province released its economic recovery plan, but the Opposition Greens say it doesn't do enough to support workers.
- The UPEI Faculty Association is concerned about how people learned about a case of COVID-19 at the university.
- Sports organizations in the province are closely watching public health rules and guidance as they consider attending games and tournaments off-Island.
These Islanders are currently eligible for a vaccine
- People over 12.
- Islanders over 18 can book an appointment to receive the vaccine at a pharmacy.
- You can find more information about how to get a vaccine here.
Further resources
- Here is a chart of COVID-19 cases on P.E.I. since March 2020, and a timeline of pandemic events.
- Here is a look at how coronavirus is spreading across Canada.
Reminder about symptoms
The symptoms of COVID-19 can include:
- Fever.
- Cough or worsening of a previous cough.
- Possible loss of taste and/or smell.
- Sore throat.
- New or worsening fatigue.
- Headache.
- Shortness of breath.
- Runny nose.
