COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Wednesday, Sept. 9
2 more cases announced Wednesday afternoon
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.
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.
Also in the news
- Students and staff at UPEI will be required to wear non-medical masks in campus buildings.
- Many students at Summerside Intermediate School won't have to worry about buying non-medical masks for the first day of class. A local business organization donated hundreds of masks to the school.
- Masks will be required when students get on the bus. Bus drivers have extras to hand out to students who may have forgotten theirs. Additional cleaning protocols have also been put in place.
- Two business people, both newcomers, are each navigating the challenges of starting new businesses during pandemic restrictions.
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.