Arturo Chang

Prince Edward Island has announced another death related to COVID-19.

The person was 80 years and above, the province said in a release on Saturday.&nbsp;

This is the province's 10th COVID-related death since the pandemic began.

The P.E.I. Chief Public Health Office considers a&nbsp;death&nbsp;related&nbsp;to&nbsp;COVID-19 "when&nbsp;COVID-19 is the cause of&nbsp;death&nbsp;or is a contributing factor."

Nineteen people are in hospital&nbsp;being treated for the virus. The number of people in intensive care has gone up to three.

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

The province announced 17 people in hospital, including two in the ICU, due to COVID-19 on Friday.

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Staff at Spring Park school handed out new masks and COVID-19 test kits to parents Thursday afternoon. 

COVID-19 Test Handouts

Two other people in hospital have also tested positive, but were&nbsp;there for other reasons.

The province had&nbsp;271 new cases and 301 recoveries as of 8 a.m.&nbsp;

There are 2,430 active cases. There have been 7,545 since the pandemic began.

Vaccination clinics taking some walk-ins for boosters

Earlier on Saturday, Health P.E.I. said its&nbsp;COVID-19 vaccination clinics are taking more appointments next week.

About 1,100 appointments are available for Islanders over 12&nbsp;to get a&nbsp;first or second dose&nbsp;and for those over 18 to get a booster shot, according to a release Saturday.

Over 700 appointments are open for people over 30 looking to get a booster. Islanders in the age bracket will also have the option to get a&nbsp;third dose at&nbsp;a walk-in appointment next week, provided clinics haven't reached their daily capacity.

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Reaction from groups involved in P.E.I.'s education system is mixed as students prepare to head back to class Monday for the first time in 2022. 

Schools have been sitting empty for weeks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This week students were asked to come back and clear out their lockers. Parents must book appointment times to ensure physical distancing precautions stay in place.

Empty school

P.E.I.'s Home and School Federation believes parents will be able to keep their children home for a few days next week without having to sign up for homeschooling. 

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Parents should expect COVID-19 cases in schools when students return to in-class learning next week, and on Thursday Dr. Heather Morrison and Education Minister Natalie Jameson outlined what will happen when a child tests positive.

Education minister Natalie Jameson updates parents on P.E.I's back to school plans during a Jan. 27, press briefing.

Minister Natalie Jameson

Education Minister Natalie Jameson says attendance for remote learning has been high, but the best learning environment for students is in class.

Special walk-in clinics for boosters for people over 50 will also take place in the following locations:

County Fair Mall on Monday&nbsp;from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Sherwood Business Centre on Tuesday&nbsp;from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

Souris Hospital on Tuesday&nbsp;from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

There must be at least a five-and-a-half-month interval between a second shot and a booster. A third dose is only recommended for people over 18.

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Canada’s chief public health officer is warning COVID-19 “severity trends” such as hospitalizations and deaths are still rising despite signs that the country’s recent wave of transmissions driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant has peaked.

COVID hospital

Across Canada, the number of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations have climbed to record highs. But it appears the Omicron wave is waning with fewer overall infections, giving some experts optimism for the coming months.

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Pediatric vaccines are offered by appointment only. Twenty-five spots are still available at dedicated children's vaccine clinics.&nbsp;

Islanders can book their vaccine online or by calling the toll-free&nbsp;COVID-19 booking line.

Testing clinics were closed on Saturday due to severe weather.

Over 700 appointments are open for people over 30 looking to get a booster shot. 

P.E.I. reports another COVID-related death; 19 people in hospital

Vaccination clinics taking some walk-ins for boosters

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