COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Wednesday, April 8
There are three new cases of COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island, said chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison at Wednesday's two news briefings.
Two of the new cases are related to international travel. The third case is the province's first case related to interprovincial travel.
The province received 449 negative results back from the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg.
It was revealed Wednesday that P.E.I. Health Minister James Aylward did not self-isolate right away after returning to P.E.I. from a health recruitment trip to Ireland back in March.
The P.E.I. government is waiting for word from Ottawa about the start of the spring lobster season.
With the season due to start at the beginning of May, provincial Fisheries Minister Jamie Fox said fishermen need to know soon if the pandemic will delay it.
In a news briefing Tuesday, Fox noted that the fishing industry on P.E.I. generates nearly $600 million toward P.E.I.'s economy.
The P.E.I. Fishermen's Association is surveying its members on whether the spring lobster season should proceed as scheduled.
The Atlantic Police Academy is still hoping to get its current class to graduation on time.
Island golf courses are also wondering about whether they will open this year. As non-essential businesses, they are closed until at least May 12.
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COVID-19: What you need to know
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Common symptoms include:
Fever.
Cough.
Tiredness.
But more serious symptoms can develop, including difficulty breathing and pneumonia, which can lead to death.
Health Canada has built a self-assessment tool.
What should I do if I feel sick?
Isolate yourself and call 811. Do not visit an emergency room or urgent care centre to get tested. A health professional at 811 will give you advice and instructions.
How can I protect myself?
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Clean regularly touched surfaces regularly.
More detailed information on the outbreak is available on the federal government's website.
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