COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, April 12
P.E.I. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 on the Island Monday afternoon.
University and college convocations are going ahead on P.E.I., but they'll still look different than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Larger weddings may be possible on P.E.I. this summer.
Even as the Atlantic bubble is scheduled to bring down barriers in the Atlantic provinces in a little more than a week, many P.E.I. tourism operators are still trying to decide whether to open this season.
Coffee shops in Charlottetown are delicately discouraging "computer campers" from taking up tables for hours at a time when space is at a premium.
There will be no cruise ships visiting P.E.I. this year but Port Charlottetown is optimistic about 2022, with bookings in place for a record number of visitors.
Some golf courses on P.E.I. opened last weekend, the earliest they have ever opened.
Prince Edward Island has had 165 known cases of COVID-19. Seven are active.
Elsewhere in the Atlantic region:
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These Islanders are currently eligible for a vaccine
People over 60.
People over the age of 55 may book for an AstraZeneca vaccine at a pharmacy.
People over the age of 55, with birthdays from January to April, may book at a public clinic.
People providing health care services to the public — including optometrists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists — and their support staff.
Firefighters, police officers, power-line workers.
Residents and staff of long-term care homes.
Adults living in Indigenous communities.
Residents and staff of shared living facilities.
Truck drivers and other rotational workers.
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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.
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