COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Saturday, April 25

The province says it is working on a plan to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions in May, butgatherings with people outside of your household is still not permitted for now, said Dr. Heather Morrison, P.E.I.'s chief public health officer.

More details on P.E.I.'s plan to ease restrictions are expected in the coming week, said Premier Dennis King.

Some festivals and events will not go ahead this summer, including the Charlottetown Festival, ending the record-breaking run of 55 consecutive seasons for Anne of Green Gables The Musical.

No decision has been made forOld Home Week, scheduled for August.

P.E.I. had not announced a positive case of COVID-19 since April 15. The total number of confirmed cases on P.E.I. remains at 26, with 24 considered recovered. Of the 26 cases, 15 are male and 11 female.

The P.E.I. government and Chief Public Health Office have not scheduled anyCOVID-19 briefings for this weekend, but that is subject to change.

Also in the news

• P.E.I. emergency responders pay tribute to Const. Heidi Stevenson.
• Some P.E.I. fishermen dismayed by delay to season, others relieved.
• Premier Dennis King talks about what he hopes can be salvaged of the tourist season.
• Minister of Finance Darlene Compton said there is "little doubt"P.E.I. will run a deficit for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
• Families caring for loved ones with disabilities finding full-time care a struggleduring pandemic.
• P.E.I. liquor stores are now allowing medical masksfollowing acustomer complaint.
• The COVID-19 pandemic is a very difficult and challenging time for those with vision loss, saysthe Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
• Tignish Seniors Home residents share their life advice during the pandemic.
• Navigating best-before and expiry dates in your pandemic pantry.

Further resources

• Here isinformation for livingwith the COVID-19 pandemic on P.E.I. including information on government relief programs, physical distancing measures, andessential health services.
• Here arecharts tracking COVID-19 numbers and a timeline of COVID-19-related events on P.E.I.
• A full list ofCOVID-19 cancellationscan be viewed here. You can report closures on our cancellation hotline at 1-877-236-9350.

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.

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