Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19.
The individuals are a man in his 50s and another man in his late teens, both related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. Both men are asymptomatic and tested positive as part of routine testing. They are self-isolating and being followed by public health daily. Close contacts have been tested and are also self-isolating. CPHO has advised that these cases are unrelated to one another.
One of the men travelled from Montreal to Charlottetown on Air Canada Flight AC8302 on Jan 28. Anyone who travelled on this flight is currently in self-isolation, however they should monitor closely for symptoms and visit a drop-in testing clinic if symptoms develop.
Dr. Morrison is reminding all Islanders to get tested if they experience any symptoms of COVID-19, and self-isolate until the results come back. Islanders are also encouraged to download the free national COVID Alert app, which will let them know if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
With two cases recently recovered, Prince Edward Island now has five active cases of COVID-19 and has had a total of 113 positive cases of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic. Information about the province’s COVID-19 cases is available online.
For the latest information about Prince Edward Island’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit: COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Prince Edward Island.
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:
- Maintain a distance of two meters from others as much as possible
- Washing hands frequently with soap and water
- Cough and sneeze into your elbow or a tissue
- Stay home if you are not feeling well
- Wear a mask in closed, indoor public spaces
- Limit touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Keep your circle of contacts small
- Don’t share items like drinking glasses and water bottles
- Frequently clean surfaces like taps, doorknobs and countertops
Media Contact:
Samantha Hughes
Health and Wellness
shughes@gov.pe.ca