COVID-19 Testing Positive in PEI

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...

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...

Rapid antigen tests are a valuable tool that can be used to assess and monitor for COVID-19 infection. Self-test kits use a shallow swab to collect samples from the throat and nose and can provide results in as little as 15 minutes. If you have...

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...

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...

I’m positive for COVID-19. What should I do next? Stay home when ill. Staying home when you are sick lowers the chance of spreading COVID-19 and other illness to others. You should stay home until: your symptoms have been improving for at least 24...

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...

What is post-COVID (or long-COVID) condition? Most people with COVID-19 recover in a few weeks with no long-term problems. Some people have problematic health symptoms related to their infection that can linger for several months. These longer-term...