COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, Feb. 1

Prince Edward Island has two new cases of COVID-19, according to a news release issued Monday by Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. 

Charlottetown's traditional Jack Frost Festival has been called off, but the city is planning a month of more pandemic-safe events.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for the oyster business in so many ways, and finding new customers is one of them.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported on P.E.I. is 112, with five active. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.

New Brunswick reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. There are now 273 active cases in the province.

One new case was reported in Nova Scotia, bringing its total of active cases to 10.

Also in the news

• Islanders have been sewing and knitting their way through the pandemic — and local wool retailers say their sales are booming.
• Interest in nature and getting outside has been growing during the pandemic.
• COVID-19 has presented new challenges for senior high school students making plans about what to do after Grade 12, says a P.E.I. guidance counsellor.

Further resources

• Here is a chart of COVID-19 cases on P.E.I. since March, 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.

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