COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Tuesday, Jan. 12
1 new case brings P.E.I.'s total to 103, with 8 active
P.E.I. is reporting one new case of COVID-19, a man in his 30s with a recent history of out-of-province travel.
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation says it's preparing to expand a new online casino to allow play by residents of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, after quietly launching a site New Brunswickers could access in August 2020.
More farmers are reaching out for mental-health support after a tough year marked by dry weather and the COVID-19 pandemic, the province says.
Three Prince Edward Islanders will be on NHL rosters when the COVID-shortened, 56-game season opens this week.
The federal and P.E.I. governments are teaming up to fund more than $1 million in renovations for Charlottetown's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Until at least Feb.10 — likely longer — all passengers departing from Charlottetown Airport will have to go to or through Montreal.
Statistics Canada is mailing out test kits to tens of thousands of people to study the prevalence of coronavirus in the country, in the first survey of its kind launched by the agency.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported on P.E.I. is 103, with eight still active. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.
Also in the news
- With its residents stuck in the building and most regular activities curtailed by the pandemic, a seniors' home in western P.E.I. is looking for Valentine's cards to brighten the hallways.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters is finding its waiting list is growing during the pandemic.
- High schools on P.E.I. are reviewing pandemic plans and looking at new steps they can take to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19.
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.