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COVID-19 drop-in testing for asymptomatic individuals will be available in Wood Islands at 198351 Weigh Station Road from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 19. Media Contact: Samantha Hughes Health and Wellness shughes@gov.pe.ca

Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced additional public health measures as Prince Edward Island reaches a record number of daily COVID-19 cases. “It is disheartening and disappointing that we have to put additional measures in place to slow the spread...

The Province of Prince Edward Island is expanding its Rural Transit Pilot Program beginning Monday, December 20. Midday runs will be added between Souris and Three Rivers along with more stops for riders including to the University of Prince Edward Island, Sherwood Business...

Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced ten new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. “Islanders are reminded that COVID-19 continues to circulate in our province. Similar to other jurisdictions we are seeing transmission of the virus occurring very...

Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2022-23 operating budget. This year again, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to adhere with public health and safety...

A new incentive will provide a cash reward to people who help bring experienced registered nurses into Prince Edward Island’s healthcare system. The PEI Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Referral Program encourages Islanders to promote the benefits of living and working in PEI to...

Islanders receiving provincial social program benefits who have school aged children will see their winter school aged allowance doubled for this year. This one-time increase will support 1,345 school aged children. For December 2021, families with children aged 4-11 will receive...

Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. “It is very important that anyone who was at the public exposure locations announced in the last week to monitor closely for symptoms, even if they are mild. If any...

Ruth M. DeMone and D. Shannon Farrell are receiving the highest honour in the field of law. “It is an honour to recognize Ruth and Shannon for the excellence they demonstrate in their careers and the significant contributions they have made to our Island communities. They are...

Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one case of the Omicron variant in PEI. The National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg has identified the case linked to the Omicron variant as one associated with the outbreak at St. Francis Xavier University in...