COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, Nov. 16
CBC News | Posted: November 16, 2020 11:18 AM | Last Updated: November 16, 2020
Man charged with exceeding limit of 20 people at gathering
A 20-year-old man has been charged with violating public health orders following a gathering of about 60 people in Summerside on the weekend.
Members of the festivals and events community on P.E.I. are meeting this week to brainstorm ideas on how to overcome COVID-19 challenges in 2021.
Members of the legislative assembly have returned for the fall sitting and are rejoined by the pages, whose program was put on hold during the spring emergency sitting.
The province's revised COVID-19 pandemic visitor and compassionate grounds visitation protocol is expected to come into effect this week and will apply both to public and private facilities on P.E.I.
Despite COVID-19, a collection program for unused pesticides and animal medications has proceeded on P.E.I.
It was a difficult year for the Car Life Museum on P.E.I., which didn't open for the first time in 54 years due to the owner's death and COVID-19 restrictions.
There are four active COVID-19 cases in the province. P.E.I. has seen a total of 68 cases, with no deaths and no hospitalizations.
Also in the news
- Charlottetown Airport CEO Doug Newson expressed concern that more flights may be cut, but Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison said she doesn't think rapid airport testing of passengers is a solution to jump-starting the industry right now.
- The province has further eased restrictions at long-term care homes in the province. Residents may now receive unscheduled visits in their rooms.
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 look at how coronavirus is spreading across Canada.