Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is encouraging all eligible Islanders to protect themselves and others by getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “PEI is fortunate to have a high overall vaccine uptake in the eligible population, but rates of fully...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced five new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. One of the cases is in their 50s, one is in their 20s, and three cases are under the age of 12 years. Three cases are close contacts of previously announced cases...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is urging Island residents, regardless of their vaccination status, to avoid non-essential travel to hot zones in New Brunswick. “We need to do our part to protect the residents of our province and support our friends and...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is advising Islanders of a potential COVID-19 exposure on a flight that arrived in Prince Edward Island. Anyone who travelled on Air Canada Flight 7554 from Montreal to Charlottetown on Tuesday, July 27 should monitor for...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced additional public health measures as Prince Edward Island reaches a record number of daily COVID-19 cases. “It is disheartening and disappointing that we have to put additional measures in place to slow the spread...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced plans to roll out the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for Prince Edward Island children ages 5 to 11 years. “It is an exciting day in PEI as we will be receiving Pfizer pediatric doses in the province and begin...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is reminding Islanders to follow public health guidance this upcoming long weekend. “The evolving situation in Newfoundland, is a stark reminder of how quickly things can change with COVID-19. Despite...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is advising Island residents to avoid travel off Island, unless necessary. “Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Atlantic Canada and across the country, Island residents should carefully consider travel outside of PEI at...
A new research project is providing parents access to tools to cope with anxiety and other mental health concerns. For parents across PEI, learning how to adapt during a pandemic has not been easy. COVID-19 has provided unique demands and challenges for parents as they manage...
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, have announced new COVID-19 testing changes for PEI Pass holders travelling within the Atlantic region and relaxed requirements for masking in the province. Effective immediately, it is no longer mandatory...