COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Friday, Oct. 16

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King says he plans to continue to push for specific support for the air-travel industry after WestJet announced flight suspensions across the Atlantic region.

That announcement has not only come as a blow to the tourism industry but also Islanders working in other Canadian provinces.

P.E.I. theatres reflect on a "devastating" season due to COVID-19.

Buddhist monks and nuns on P.E.I. are taking extra precautions against COVID-19 by creating their own bubbles on their campuses.

A Halloween tradition is continuing in Summerside this year, with a new twist to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19.

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The P.E.I. Humane Society says fewer animals are being surrendered to the shelter since March — around the same time many businesses were shutting down due to the pandemic.

Public health officials will soon be visiting Prince Edward Island schools to ensure compliance with operational plans designed to stem the spread of COVID-19.

Northumberland Ferries Ltd. has made wearing masks mandatory for people on the ferry travelling between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia.

There are 89 active cases in New Brunswick. Five people are in hospital, one is in intensive care.

There have been 63 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on P.E.I. Of those, 61 cases are considered recovered. There have been no hospitalizations or deaths, and there is no evidence of community spread.

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