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

P.E.I.'s Provincial Nominee Programis picking up speed again after languishing during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Tourism Industry Association of P.E.I. says thethe tourism numbers released by the P.E.I. government through to July show "devastation."

Island food banks are embracing the drive-thru methodduring COVID.

Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison talked to Compass host Louise Martin about what the new normal could look like this fall and winter.

Charlottetown council decided Thursday night to defer a hike in parking fees, announced Wednesday, until the end of October.

Two Charlottetown business groups complainedthat due to COVID-19,this is not the right time to boost downtown parking fees,.

Local support will continue to be crucial ifbusinesses are to survive the pandemic, says the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce.

A cooking training program, on hold since the start of the pandemic, is underway again.

P.E.I. has confirmed a total of 57cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, with no deaths or hospitalizations, and one currently considered active.

Also in the news

• MPsattending sessions of Parliament in person found out theywill have to self-isolate when coming back to P.E.I., says the Chief Public Health Office.
• U-pickoperatorson P.E.I. are taking extra precautions this year because of COVID-19.
• Dozens of Islanders with daubers and face masks will be shouting "Bingo!" on Friday for the first time since March as a Charlottetown bingo hall gets set to reopen.

Further resources

• Here isinformation for livingwith the COVID-19 pandemic on P.E.I. including information on government relief programs, physical distancing measures, and essential health services.
• Here is achart tracking COVID-19 numbers and a timeline of COVID-19-related events on P.E.I.
• Here isa guide onwhat parents and students need to knowbefore heading back to class as soon asSept. 8.

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