COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, Nov. 23
CBC News | Posted: November 23, 2020 10:48 AM | Last Updated: November 24, 2020
Changes to Atlantic bubble come into effect 12:01 a.m. Tuesday
Premier Dennis King has announced that P.E.I. is leaving the Atlantic bubble for at least two weeks. Starting on Tuesday, those arriving on the Island from the other Atlantic provinces will now have to self-isolate for 14 days.
Many Islanders reacted to news by echoing King's sentiments — it's unfortunate but necessary.
The Chief Public Health Office is warning about possible coronavirus exposure involving a New Glasgow, P.E.I., funeral home.
One new case of COVID-19 has also been confirmed in the province. Dr. Heather Morrison said the new case is a woman in her 40s that travelled outside Atlantic Canada.
On Twitter, the Government of P.E.I. issued a new directive Sunday advising anyone who has travelled to Halifax, Moncton or Saint John in the last week to:
- Closely monitor for symptoms
- Wear a mask at all times, including outdoors
- Limit contacts
- Hand wash regularly
- Physically distance when possible
- Download the COVID Alert App
In other COVID-19 developments, a one-day COVID-19 testing clinic was held at Lennox Island Friday out of precaution. There are no known cases of COVID-19 on Lennox Island, said Chief Darlene Bernard.
A P.E.I. teen has turned his science fair project into a business building and selling bat houses after the pandemic cancelled the provincial science fair.
Santa Claus will be at the Charlottetown Mall beginning Dec. 4, but children won't be able to sit on his knee. Instead, they'll be telling him their Christmas wish lists though a Plexiglas divider. Mall officials said their plan was approved Friday by the Chief Public Health Office.
P.E.I.'s new mandatory mask rule meant some changes for entertainment venues. Audience members, unless exempt, are required to wear masks throughout the activity, even if physical distancing can be maintained. People can remove their mask while eating or drinking.
There are two active COVID-19 case in the province. P.E.I. has seen a total of 69 cases, with no deaths and no hospitalizations.
New Brunswick announced 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the province Monday, bringing its total active cases to 89.
Eleven new cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday in Nova Scotia. It now has 51 active cases.
Also in the news
- P.E.I.'s health minister says the province can expect up to 30,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in less than two months. James Aylward made the announcement in the P.E.I. Legislature Friday.
- Islanders seemed to take Day 1 of mandatory mask wearing in indoor spaces in stride Friday.
- A retired couple from Maine will have butter on their biscuits and smiles on their faces for the upcoming U.S. Thanksgiving — thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of a P.E.I. woman living in Halifax.
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 look at how coronavirus is spreading across Canada.