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 initiatives to ensure Islanders will be supported during the COVID-19 self-isolation period. “I want to thank Islanders for following the advice of our health professionals and self-isolating, but we recognize the importance...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced initial assistance for the Island’s agriculture and trucking industries as they deal with the impacts of COVID-19. “The health and well-being of our communities depends on ready access to high-quality, healthy, safe food and...
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...
The influenza vaccine for this year’s flu shots has arrived in Prince Edward Island and Islanders are encouraged to get their flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. “In our efforts to minimize the impact of the flu in Prince Edward Island, we are proud to provide...
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...
As schools prepare to welcome students and staff this fall, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning continues to adapt its school plan to ensure safe and healthy school communities. Changes being announced today include updates to recommendations for mask use and an...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed seven additional positive COVID-19 cases in Prince Edward Island, bringing the province’s total to 18. Three of the individuals are women, and four are men, ages ranging from individuals in their 20s to individuals...