Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King today issued the following statement recognizing World Mental Health Day: “Today, October 10, marks World Mental Health Day and an opportunity for all of us to reflect on our own mental health and what we can do to support those around us...
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison say a phased-in approach to easing back on public health measures in Prince Edward Island could begin as early as May 1. The approach, called “Re-opening PEI, together”, will focus on public health and...
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is directing anyone travelling to Prince Edward Island from another province within Canada to self-isolate for 14 days. This new self-isolation protocol for domestic travelers comes into effect today and follows the same protocol...
The Province of Prince Edward Island will enforce stronger measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Islanders. Earlier today, Cabinet empowered the Chief Public Health Officer to issue orders under the Public Health Act as needed, including...
Today, Premier Dennis King spoke by phone with Charlottetown Mayor Phillip Brown to discuss ongoing coordination and readiness with the potential impacts of COVID-19 in the province. Premier King updated the mayor on provincial efforts to respond to both health and non-health...
Effective November 20, 2020, non-medical masks or face coverings will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces in Prince Edward Island. Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says the change is, in large part, due to the surging COVID-19 cases across the country....
As Prince Edward Island joins provinces and countries around the world in celebrating International Literacy Day today, Premier Dennis King proudly recognized Ms. Linda Fraser as this year’s recipient of the 2020 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Prince Edward Island...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced more financial support for Islanders whose income has been impacted as a direct result of the public health state of emergency, as well as additional protocols to keep Islanders safe. The COVID-19 Income Support Program will...
Today Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison announced a further easing of public health measures in Prince Edward Island as the last remaining case of COVID-19 is now recovered. “Islanders have been resilient in the face of this pandemic...
Today, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison outlined the province’s safe, measured plan to ease public health restrictions related to COVID-19 for Islanders. Renew PEI, Together outlines the guiding principles and phased...