COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Tuesday, Nov. 24
CBC News | Posted: November 24, 2020 10:55 AM | Last Updated: November 25, 2020
Those arriving on P.E.I. from other Atlantic provinces must now isolate for 14 days
P.E.I. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is urging Islanders not to travel during the upcoming Christmas holidays.
Premier Dennis King announced this week that 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.
As Island businesses gear up for the holidays, news of the Atlantic bubble closing has left some hoping it will be a chance to attract and retain more local customers.
Hockey leagues across the Island have had to rejig their schedules.
Health PEI says it's preparing for a potential rise in cases. The province is looking for additional health-care workers and isolation accommodations in case of a COVID-19 outbreak.
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 was confirmed in the province on Monday. 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 advising anyone who has travelled to Halifax, Moncton or Saint John between last week and 12:01 am Tuesday 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.
There is one active COVID-19 case in the province. P.E.I. has seen a total of 69 cases, with no deaths and no hospitalizations.
Nova Scotia reported 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday — the fifth highest single-day increase in cases since the start of the pandemic — as officials announced new restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
New Brunswick announced five new cases, bringing its number of active cases to 93.
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.
- 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.
- An Island trucking company says it's doing everything it can to keep everyone safe while continuing to follow the changing rules for rotational workers.
- 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.