Two new COVID-19 cases reported on P.E.I. Wednesday
CBC News | Posted: October 27, 2021 8:13 PM | Last Updated: October 27, 2021
Two cases are people in their 40s who recently travelled off-Island
There are two new COVID-19 cases confirmed on P.E.I., the Chief Public Health Office announced Wednesday in a written release.
The two people are in their 40s and have recently travelled outside of Prince Edward Island.
Contact tracing is complete and they're self-isolating, Dr. Heather Morrison said.
There's also a flight exposure notification.
- Air Canada flight 7462 from Montreal to Charlottetown on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Anyone who travelled on this flight should monitor closely for symptoms and if any develop, visit a drop-in testing site, officials advise.
P.E.I. now has two active cases of COVID-19 and has had 317 positive cases since the pandemic began.
Everyone encouraged follow routine prevention:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
- Cough and sneeze into your elbow or a tissue.
- Get vaccinated.
- Wear a non-medical mask in indoor places.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well.
- Limit touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Keep your circle of contacts small.
- Physical distance - stay two meters (6 feet) apart.
- Don't share items like drinking glasses and water bottles.
- Frequently clean surfaces like taps, doorknobs and countertops.
- Visit a drop-in-clinic to be tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms.