COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Saturday, May 9

The owner of P.E.I. Brewing Co., the oldest craft brewery on P.E.I., says the business went from preparing for its best year yet to its worst year yet.

Kevin Murphy says it could take years for breweries to get back to pre-COVID-19 sales.

P.E.I. has nine craft breweries of varying sizes. They report estimated sales losses ranging from 40 to 80 per cent.

All of P.E.I.'s 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are now considered recovered and there has been further easing of restrictions, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison.

She said 199 tests have come back negative since Wednesday. Nearly 3,800 tests have been done.

Morrison told CBC News: Compasswhat Islanders shouldexpect going forwardnow that restrictions are beginning to lift.

Health PEI plans to create a COVID-19 unit within the Prince Edward Home to be usedfor any long-term care resident living in any long-term care facility on the Island who is diagnosed with the illness.

P.E.I. MP Wayne Easter warns if you refuse to work during the pandemic your CERB could be cut off.

P.E.I. lostmore than 9,000jobs in April and Statistics Canada noted the impact from COVID-19 on employment has been disproportionately felt by vulnerable workers across the country.

Women on P.E.I. are having a harder timethan men holding on to their jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sign makers are busy with stores placing orders for signs and decals to help customers understand COVID-19 restrictions.

Also in the news

• The federal government is promising more support for the agriculture and food processing industries.
• he premier says P.E.I.'s emergency pandemic funding will be accounted for.
• The province has revealed its plan to reopen government-run provincial parks, campgrounds and golf courses.
• If you're having trouble sleeping during the pandemic, a sleep physician based in Halifax has a few tips.
• The Canadian Mental Health Association has had to make some changes to Mental Health Week.
• The P.E.I. government says it has saved 40 million kilograms of potatoes from the landfill, but Cavendish Farms says it has not made any promises.

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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