COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Thursday, Sept. 10
2 more cases announced Wednesday afternoon
COVID-19 has delayed many wishes for Children's Wish/Make a Wish P.E.I. chapter and the number of people waiting for a wish to be granted grows every day as this crisis continues.
Montague's Artisans on Main is moving to a new location across the river after the pandemic put financial stress on the non-profit gallery.
The P.E.I. Fishermen's Association is trying to get federal support programs for fishermen changed because new fishermen don't qualify for the Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant program, the Canada Emergency Business Account or the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy.
COVID-19 rules mean it will cost more money to administer flu shots this year, and P.E.I. pharmacists want the province to cover those costs.
Shortages have been a part of the pandemic, and the latest item in short supply is mason jars in pickling season.
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison announced two new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon, bringing the total number of active cases on P.E.I. to 11. One is an essential worker in her 30s, and the other is a man in his 20s, and both are related to international travel, a government release said.
P.E.I. has confirmed a total of 55 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, with no deaths or hospitalizations.
Last summer there were 83,750 jobs in the provincial economy. That's down 4.1 per cent this year. Here's a look at how the top sectors have done.
Whether general election or byelection, voting will look different under COVID-19, Elections P.E.I. says.
Also in the news
- A P.E.I. man has pleaded guilty to two charges of causing a public nuisance by failing to self-isolate, after testing positive for COVID-19.
- The Charlottetown Islanders have paused season ticket sales while waiting for an answer about how many fans will be allowed in the stands.
- Schools welcomed students back to class on P.E.I. for the first time since March.
- Here is a FAQ for parents and students about the return to school.
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 guide on what parents and students need to know before heading back to class as soon as Sept. 8.