COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Sunday, July 18
CBC News | Posted: July 18, 2021 1:14 PM | Last Updated: July 18, 2021
P.E.I. opens its borders to fully vaccinated Canadians as more restrictions eased
Visitors from across Canada began arriving on P.E.I. Sunday without the need to self-isolate — provided they are fully vaccinated.
That's good news for the province's tourism and accommodations industry.
Charlottetown Airport is expecting to get busier with more flights and more passengers.
The new measures come just days after the minimum price for a litre of self-serve regular gas rose to $1.395 — the highest since May 1, 2014, when the minimum price was $1.419.
Other restrictions are also being eased on Sunday.
- Personal gatherings can increase to up to 50 people indoors and outdoors.
- Organized gatherings hosted by a business or organization are permitted with cohorts of up to 200 people outdoors or 100 people indoors.
- Multiple gatherings hosted by a business or organization are permitted with an approved operational plan.
- Weddings and funerals may host up to 200 people, following cohort limits.
- Sport and recreation activities that require close contact are limited to a single cohort of 100 per day.
- Restaurants will no longer have a limit on the number of people seated at a table.
The P.E.I. Pride Festival kicked off on Sunday with a church service, barbecue in the park and a sold out drag show at The Guild in Charlottetown.
The crack of the bat, the chatter from the dugout and the cheers from the stands were welcome sounds in Charlottetown this weekend as senior baseball returned after a one-year absence due to COVID-19.
P.E.I. has no known active cases of COVID-19, and has seen a total of 208.
Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada:
- New Brunswick reported one new case Sunday. It brings the total number of active cases to nine.
- Nova Scotia reported three new COVID-19 cases. There are now eight known active cases. There are two people in hospital with one of those in intensive care.
- Newfoundland and Labrador last updated its numbers on Friday which showed a total of 46 active cases.
Also in the news
- The Public Schools Branch had to make some changes to help anxious students during the pandemic, and that will continue with more counsellors in the fall.
- Large cruise ships will be allowed back in Canadian waters starting in November, but Port of Charlottetown doesn't expect any until the spring.
- Travelling to or within Canada? The rules have changed. Here's what you need to know.
- Car rental fleets were cut back during the pandemic, which could lead to a shortage this summer as companies try to ramp back up.
These Islanders are currently eligible for a vaccine
- People over 12.
- Islanders over 18 can book an appointment for Moderna vaccine at a pharmacy.
You can find more information about how to get a vaccine here.
Further resources
- Here is a chart of COVID-19 cases on P.E.I. since March 2020, 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.