Prince Edward Island has two new COVID-19 cases, the Chief Public Health Office said in a news release&nbsp;Wednesday.&nbsp;

"Both individuals are in their 20s and recently travelled outside Atlantic Canada. Contact tracing is underway, and the individuals are&nbsp;self-isolating," the release said.&nbsp;

There is also a flight exposure notice related to the cases, the release said.&nbsp;

"Anyone who travelled on Flair Airlines Flight 8309 from Toronto to Charlottetown on Monday, Aug.&nbsp;9, should closely&nbsp;monitor for symptoms&nbsp;and if any develop,&nbsp;

COVID-19 cases on P.E.I.

P.E.I. currently has eight active COVID-19 cases, and has had a total of 216.&nbsp;

Islanders are encouraged to get vaccinated. Any resident 12 and older is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening the week of Aug. 9

Another two new cases of COVID-19, and the federal government gives the operators of Confederation Bridge $2.87 million to make up for pandemic losses.

Drone shot of the Confederation Bridge on 31 Mar 2021.

Confederation Bridge - Drone

Traffic on Confederation Bridge has been down significantly during the pandemic.

Ottawa inks $35M deal with P.E.I. to help pay prescription drug costs

The federal government is pledging $35 million to help Islanders pay the cost of prescription drugs.

Patty Hajdu delivers prescription drug funding announcement in P.E.I.

Patty Hajdu

'This will enable P.E.I. to have the money and the commitment to continue to have the reforms it needs to make sure ... people aren't denied access to medication,' says federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu.

2 new COVID-19 cases on P.E.I.

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