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Health PEI is advising new groups of those in the 75 plus age category that they can book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment earlier, due to our rapid ability to book a large number of the first co-hort. The new schedule is as follows: Those born May-August can start to book...
Pharmacists will soon be able to assess and prescribe for uncomplicated urinary tract infections for eligible Islanders, free of charge. “This publicly funded service will ease the financial burden on Islanders and also alleviate some of the pressure on other providers in the...
New equipment will help Prince Edward Island Ground Search and Rescue improve search and rescue efforts across the province. The Province is providing a one-time grant of $100,000 to purchase new safety equipment, kayaks, trailers and replacement vehicles to help support the...
Islanders with a physical disability will have more accessible transportation options available to them. Government is providing $95,000 to the PEI Council of People with Disabilities to offer a rebate program to transportation operators to help offset the costs of wheelchair...
The Province is seeking the views and opinions of children, parents, early childhood educators and education stakeholders on how to deliver a quality pre-kindergarten program for Island children. Pre-kindergarten is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-olds...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced that an increase in doses of COVID-19 vaccines will arrive between now and mid-April, allowing more Islanders the opportunity to get their first dose. This phase of the vaccine rollout includes adults over the age...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement recognizing International Women’s Day: “Today – March 8, 2021 – is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against biases, and take action for equality....
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individuals are both men in their 20s. One man recently travelled outside of Atlantic Canada and is self-isolating. The other man, a close contact of a...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement today on the passing of Gwen MacLean: “I was saddened to learn of Gwen MacLean’s passing this morning. Born in Saskatchewan, Gwen was a Canadian veteran, dedicated advocate for leading a healthy and...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individuals are both males in their 20s. One was a close contact of a previously announced case who initially tested negative and after developing mild...