Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the province.
Both cases are men, one is in his 20s and the other in his 30s. They are both essential workers not employed in the health care industry. They have been in self-isolation since they arrived in PEI on August 24. Both men underwent routine testing as part of the public health measures in place for individuals who arrive following international travel. The men continue to do well and remain in self-isolation. They are being followed daily by public health nursing, and contract tracing is underway.
The risk of COVID-19 transmission in the province remains low, and the Chief Public Health Office will update Islanders on these cases as more information is known in the coming days.
With the addition of the two new cases announced today, Prince Edward Island has had a total of 46 positive cases of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic. All cases have been travel-related. Information about the province’s COVID-19 cases to date is available online.
Backgrounder:
The Chief Public Health Office continues to work closely with the federal government, provincial and territorial counterparts, government departments and Health PEI to monitor the pandemic situation and prepare for all COVID-19 related impacts to the province, including health, social and economic. The public health risk of COVID-19 is continually reassessed and Islanders will be updated as new information becomes available.
Everyone is encouraged to follow routine prevention measures:
- Washing hands frequently with soap and water
- Cough and sneeze into your elbow or a tissue
- If ill with acute respiratory symptoms, stay home if possible
- Limit touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Don’t share items like drinking glasses and water bottles
- Frequently clean surfaces like taps, doorknobs and countertops
Media Contact:
Amanda Hamel
Executive Director, Communications and Public Affairs
Office of the Premier
902-368-4400
ahamel@gov.pe.ca