COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, Aug. 31
Dr. Morrison says household contacts of students waiting for test results won't need to isolate
Household contacts of students who are tested for COVID-19 will not need to isolate while they wait for results, according to P.E.I.'s chief public health officer.
Dr. Heather Morrison announced the change Monday afternoon during a live Q&A session run by the P.E.I. government, with Education Minister Brad Trivers and two provincial school officials about the return to class next week.
Trivers previously said community feedback has led to some changes, such as making mask use mandatory.
Renovations to address capacity issues at West Royalty Elementary School are still underway, which has some people wondering if the construction will be complete by the time the bell rings.
Islanders who have enjoyed having beer and wine delivered to their door during the pandemic will continue to see that service provided for at least a few more months.
The COVID-19 Workspace Adaption Assistance Fund, a provincial program intended to help pay for changes in the workplace related to coronavirus, ended Monday.
Access PEI Wellington has reopened to the public Monday. The Montague location will continue offering service without contact until Oct. 2.
P.E.I. has confirmed a total of 44 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, and all are now considered recovered. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.
Also in the news
- P.E.I. is further easing its border restrictions to allow family members of seasonal residents to apply for entry.
- Data released this week by Statistics Canada is suggesting the pandemic has had a worse impact for people living with disabilities and long-term conditions.
- Some hotel operators on P.E.I. are reporting a nearly 80 per cent drop in business this summer due to COVID-19.
Further resources
- Here is information for living with the COVID-19 pandemic on P.E.I. — including information on government relief programs, physical distancing measures, and essential health services.
- Here is a chart tracking COVID-19 numbers and a timeline of COVID-19-related events on P.E.I.
- Here is a handy guide on what parents and students need to know before heading back to class as soon as Sept. 8.