COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Wednesday, July 28
CBC News | Posted: July 28, 2021 9:55 AM | Last Updated: July 28, 2021
2 new COVID-19 cases reported in Atlantic region Wednesday
P.E.I. health officials are allowing drop-in, last-minute appointments for COVID-19 vaccines, after 2 p.m. at vaccination clinics
The Gold Cup parade and Old Home Week will return this August, although in a scaled-down format that follows COVID-19 guidelines.
Anne was absent from Green Gables last year due to pandemic restrictions, but she is back this year with a brand new tour.
The Upper Room soup kitchen in Charlottetown began offering takeout during the pandemic, and it was so popular it is continuing the program.
After a cycling couple was almost stuck at the foot of Confederation Bridge because they didn't know the shuttle service had been cancelled during the pandemic, Strait Crossing Bridge apologized and offered a free bridge pass.
English language schools on P.E.I., which rely heavily on foreign students, are hoping travel opens up soon.
Two cases of COVID-19, caught by testing at the border in visitors to P.E.I., were announced Monday. Both travellers were unvaccinated and are self-isolating.
Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada:
- New Brunswick reported two new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and has eight active cases.
- Nova Scotia has no new COVID-19 cases, with nine active in the province.
- Newfoundland and Labrador reported no new cases and the active case count dropped to two.
Also in the news
- Some bakeries on P.E.I. are too busy to take new cake orders as Islanders catch up on celebrations missed during the pandemic.
- People in Japan are also enjoying some Island sweets, from a tourism operator who has been hosting virtual tea parties.
- Here are some signs that the pandemic is coming to an end on P.E.I., and some things from the pandemic that will linger.
- Six long-term care residents from a home in Charlottetown were able to go for an excursion to Victoria Park, something that just recently became possible as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
These Islanders are currently eligible for a vaccine
- People over 12.
- Islanders over 18 can book an appointment to receive the 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.