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COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, June 1

Phase 3 of P.E.I.'s ease-back plan began Monday, and that was good news from kids who couldn't wait to get on the playground to seniors in community care facilities who hadn't seen their loved ones in person for two-and-a-half month.

It was a good day for kids and seniors

Campgrounds and a number of other outdoor and indoor spaces are reopening on P.E.I. Monday. (Jane Robertson/CBC)

Phase 3 of P.E.I.'s ease-back planbegan Monday, and that was good news for kids who couldn't wait to get on the playground andseniors in community care facilities who hadn't seen their loved ones in person for two-and-a-half months.

Campgrounds were permitted toopen Monday as part of Phase 3, and some are expecting a busy summer.

Restaurants were able toopen for inside diningwith certain restrictions in place, though some chose to stick with takeout for the time being.

Despite the pandemic, construction investment was up in March on P.E.I.

Not everyone was happy. Oyster fishermen protesteda lack of buyers.

Not everyone was happy. Oyster fishermen protested a lack of buyers. (Tony Davis/CBC)

RCMP are reminding teenagers that large gatherings, including informal graduation parties, are still not permitted on P.E.I., and they are moving to prevent them.

Some groups such asrecreational sports leagues are facing challenges. "We're dealing with a lot of unknowns right now, and so you're trying to adapt the best you can," Gemma Koughan of Sport P.E.I. toldCBC News: Compass host Louise Martin.

Choirs, still not permitted to perform together,are longing for the day when they can spread their joy again.

Here's a quick overview of some of the changes in pandemic restrictions Monday.

P.E.I. has had 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19. All have recovered. More than 6,600 people on P.E.I. have been tested.

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