2 new cases of COVID-19 on P.E.I.
Shane Ross | CBC News | Posted: April 28, 2021 7:07 PM | Last Updated: April 28, 2021
Both cases recently travelled outside Atlantic region
P.E.I. has two new confirmed cases of COVID-19, the Chief Public Health Office reported Wednesday.
The cases are an individual in their 20s, and an individual in their 40s, Dr. Heather Morrison said in a news release.
Both cases recently travelled outside the Atlantic region, and tested positive through routine testing.
One of the cases initially tested negative, and then tested positive on a subsequent test. They are in self-isolation and being followed daily by public health.
P.E.I. currently has 11 active cases of COVID-19 and has had 179 cases.
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.