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COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Friday, May 1

There are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report Friday, said P.E.I.s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison at an afternoon news briefing.

Morrison says 75 new negative tests returned since Thursday

Dr. Heather Morrison, P.E.I.'s chief public health officer, at a briefing on Friday. (Ken Linton/CBC)

There are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report Friday, said P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison at an afternoon news briefing.

The number of cases on the Island remains at 27. Since Thursday, Morrison said 75 new negative test results have returned.

Morrison said one of the activecases of COVID-19 still has some symptoms, and will require testing to ensure the affected person is fully recovered from the virus.

Morrison said there are 2,217 people in self-isolation as of Friday, compared to 1,714 a week ago.

She said manyof those peopleare university students returning home, while others are essential workers needed on the Island.

Morrison said the P.E.I. governmentwill continue to emphasize the recommendations of physical distancing, good hygieneand staying at home as much as possible, even as some provinces have made masks mandatory for the coming weeks.

Beginning next week, representatives from each Island high school will help come up with ideas for safe year-end celebrations during the pandemic through the premier's 2020 grad committee.

This comes after King declared he would"not allow COVID-19 to rob" the class of 2020 of "important celebrations" at anews briefing in March.

King is also asking for changes to CERB to encourage people to work.

Morrison said large gatherings at weddings or public performances are unlikely to be allowed this summer.

With Phase 1 of the relaxing of pandemic restrictions in place, construction companies are eager to get started on new builds.

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King is concerned the current design of the CERB program is too much of a disincentive to work. (Chris Helgren/Reuters)

Here's a review of how the P.E.I. economy might fare as it emerges from the pandemic.

Some schools on P.E.I. will be reopening to students with priority needs as the province launches a respite care program for families during COVID-19.

Pork producers on P.E.I. have some concerns about disruptions at meat processing plants. (CBC)

Island pork producers are watching the problems at meat processing plants in other parts of Canada.

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Further resources

COVID-19: What you need to know

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Common symptoms include:

  • Fever.
  • Cough.
  • Tiredness.

But more serious symptoms can develop, including difficulty breathing and pneumonia, which can lead to death.

Health Canada has built aself-assessment tool.

What should I do if I feel sick?

Isolate yourself and call 811. Do not visit an emergency room or urgent care centre to get tested. A health professional at 811 will give you advice and instructions.

How can I protect myself?

  • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Clean regularly touched surfaces regularly.
  • Practisephysical distancing.

More detailed information on the outbreak is available on thefederal government's website.

More COVID-19 stories from CBC P.E.I.