COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening the week of Oct. 10
CBC News | Posted: October 11, 2021 10:25 AM | Last Updated: October 16, 2021
Vaccination clinics are getting busy again
There are three new COVID- 19 cases on P.E.I., all related to travel.
A charge has been laid in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19 last month at West Royalty school.
The P.E.I. Marathon is back this year after being cancelled in 2020.
Vaccination clinics have been getting busy again following the introduction of the P.E.I. Vax Pass.
As people start travelling again, travel agents are finding new, pandemic-related services to offer.
Enrolment at French-language schools is up on P.E.I., and they say it is because of the pandemic.
The outbreak at West Royalty School last month has been the subject of several reviews into what went wrong and what could have gone better.
Charlottetown's Masjid Dar As-Salam mosque is now requiring proof of vaccination from worshippers.
Flu shots are now available on P.E.I. as the province continues to vaccinate people for COVID-19, and officials say it is safe to get both shots.
Some food service businesses in Charlottetown's Founders' Hall are not asking diners for their vax pass.
The pandemic has made finding a public washroom in Charlottetown, which was never easy, even more difficult.
The province says that 18 per cent of its child-care workers are still not fully vaccinated.
Northumberland Ferries passengers now have to be fully vaccinated.
Islanders are being asked to avoid travel to COVID-19 hotspots in New Brunswick as cases in that province continue to rise.
The P.E.I. Vax Pass is now required at a number of businesses and events. Here's a look at how to get the pass, and how it works.
Here's a list of where you need to show proof of vaccination on P.E.I.
And, here's a look at how the vax pass can protect you.
With three new cases of COVID-19 announced Monday, P.E.I. currently has six active cases and has seen a total of 309.
There were four new potential public exposure sites announced on Monday.
Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada
- New Brunswick reported two new deaths Friday. There are 87 new cases and the number of active cases is 1,064. There are 60 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus, with 18 in intensive care.
- Nova Scotia reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The province now has 199 active cases. Fourteen people were in hospital with COVID-19, including one in intensive care.
- Newfoundland and Labrador reported four new COVID-19 cases, with 53 active.
Top news from last week
- Parents and child-care centres are looking to the province for more rapid tests for children and educators.
- Premier Dennis King says he is willing to reconsider an exemption to full vaccination currently in place for young athletes.
- Here's a look at how some businesses fared during the first day under P.E.I. Vax Pass rules.
- The P.E.I. Human Rights Commission is dealing with a surge in calls from people frustrated and upset over COVID-19 restrictions and the Vax Pass.
- Vaccination clinics and pharmacies say they're seeing a boost in first-dose bookings for COVID shots.
These Islanders are currently eligible for a vaccine
- People over 12.
- Islanders over 18 can book an appointment to receive the 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.