COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, Jan. 18
P.E.I. reports 4 new cases of COVID-19
P.E.I. is reporting four new unrelated cases of COVID-19 as of Monday.
Island dentists are offering their expertise as the province ramps up and rolls out COVID-19 vaccinations.
As the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 on P.E.I. continues to climb, some Islanders who are living with underlying health conditions say they've been left wondering when their shots will come.
P.E.I. gymnasts got their first chance to compete in almost a year over the weekend.
The City of Charlottetown has received a request from local business groups to put a freeze on parking fees.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported on P.E.I. is 108, with 10 still active. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.
New Brunswick announced 26 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. There are now 304 active cases in the province.
Nova Scotia reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, marking the second day this month that zero new cases were announced.
Also in the news
- Barbara Brookins, the new head of the P.E.I. Nurses Union, says there is an ongoing concern over a shortage of nurses on the Island.
- The pandemic has cut into volunteer numbers, and the Canadian Red Cross on P.E.I. is looking for volunteers to help out both on the Island and across the country.
- Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park in Brookvale, P.E.I., has opened after delays due to a lack of snow. COVID-19 health measures will be in place for skiers, such as mandatory face coverings and physical distancing at the lifts.
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.