COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Friday, June 18

The pandemic launched a demand for prefabricated mini-homes, and it hasn't slowed down yet.

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed serious flaws in the employment insurance system, says aparliamentary committee.

Life is going to get significantly more social for residents of long-term care homes on June 27.

The Rock the Boat Festival announced its lineup yesterday, and it is planning for crowds of up to 2,000 people.

Maritime tour operators are confused about the COVID-19guidelinesto follow as travelling begins.

Since its launch, about 7,000 people have appliedfor a P.E.I.Pass. Prince Edward Island residents make up 35 per cent of those people.

Access to virtual care is growing on P.E.I. because of billing changes and the pandemic. Since April of 2020, doctors have had the option to bill for care that doesn't happen in person.

There have been 206cases of COVID-19 on P.E.I., and none are active. There have been no deaths and two hospitalizations.Prince Edward Island has reported no new cases since June 3.

Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada:

• Nova Scotia reported 11new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. It has 93active cases.
• New Brunswick reported threenew caseswith 54active.
• Newfoundland and Labradorreported no new cases Friday. It has 22active cases.

Also in the news

• The Tourism Industry Association of P.E.I. has launched a contest to encourage islanders to get vaccinated.
• P.E.I. has moved some dates for reopening the border without requiring self-isolation, for those with pre-approved travel starting June 23, and for Canadians from outside Atlantic Canada July 28.
• Visitors will need to apply for a P.E.I. Pass, showing proof of vaccination and of residency. Applications opened Thursday and things got busy.

TheseIslanders are currently eligible for a vaccine

• People over 12.
• Islanders over 18can book an appointment for Moderna vaccine at a pharmacy.

You can find more information about how to get a vaccinehere.

Further resources

• Here isa chart of COVID-19 cases on P.E.I. since March 2020, and a timelineof pandemic events.
• Here is a look at how coronavirus isspreading across Canada.

Reminder about symptoms

The symptoms of COVID-19 can include:

• Fever.
• Cough or worsening of a previous cough.
• Possible loss of taste and/or smell.
• Sore throat.
• New or worsening fatigue.
• Headache.
• Shortness of breath.
• Runny nose.

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