Be prepared. Pick up a rapid antigen test (self-test kit) free of charge at any of the following locations: all Access PEI locations all provincial public library locations all Provincial Visitor Information and Destination Centres (check website for dates/hours of operation) all...
If you have returned before March 8, there is no need to self-isolate. If you have returned from domestic travel (outside of Prince Edward Island) on or after March 21 st , you must self isolate for 14 days If you have returned from international travel on or after March 8, you...
Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. This information may be useful for someone who is recovering at home or caring for someone with COVID-19. Prevent the spread Stay home, except to get medical care. People who are positive...
COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses. With some coronaviruses there are no symptoms or mild illness, like the common cold, while other coronaviruses can cause severe illness. Some human...
To limit the spread of COVID-19 in PEI, it is important for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 to identify their close contacts. Most close contacts will be contacted by the person diagnosed with COVID-19. If you are contacted and advised you are a close contact, information is...
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics are located in communities across Prince Edward Island. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) continues to recommend all previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals (6 months of age and older) receive at least one dose of...
This guidance is for employers of individuals who have received a positive COVID-19 test result. People who test positive are recommended to stay home and should notify their close contacts and employer. If the employee did not work during their infectious period: (Infectious...
What is Paxlovid™? Paxlovid™ (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) is an oral antiviral medication for some adults who have COVID-19 that are at higher risk of severe illness. Who is eligible to get Paxlovid™ in PEI? Not everyone who tests positive for COVID-19 would benefit from antiviral...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you can access many of the following services without a referral from a doctor. If you are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, see Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner For medical emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the...
Weeks 31 to 34 - July 27 - August 23, 2025 RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SUMMARIES WILL BE POSTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: JUNE 25, JULY 30, AND AUGUST 27. The surveillance period for the 2024-25 PEI Respiratory Illness Summary runs from August 25, 2024 (epidemiological...