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COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Thursday, June 25

Twenty WestJet employees are included in the permanent COVID-19-related layoffs announced Wednesday and the P.E.I. government is postponing its free, half-day pre-kindergarten program.

An Atlantic regional bubble will begin July 3

Overall, 3,333 WestJet employees in Canada will be affected in the layoffs. (Al McCormick/CBC)

Twenty WestJet employees at Charlottetown airport are included in the permanent layoffs related to COVID-19 announced Wednesday, a company spokesperson said.

The P.E.I. government is postponing plans for afree, half-day pre-kindergarten programfor four year olds,and is now aiming for next September instead.

The four Atlantic provinces have agreed to open their borders to each other on July 3, the Council of Atlantic Premiers announcedWednesday in a news release.

Some Islanders are keen to get on the highway after thatannouncement.

Owners at someof P.E.I.'s larger restaurantssay the current COVID-19 restrictions limiting them to50 patrons at a time couldhave a negative impact on their businesses once the Atlantic bubble comes into effect.

While P.E.I. will open its borders, it won't be the "free-flowing traffic" of the pre-COVID-19 days, said Premier Dennis King.

Three preschool kids play with colourful blocks.
The P.E.I. government is postponing plans for afree, half-day pre-kindergarten programfor four year olds,and is now aiming for next September instead. (Katerina Georgieva/CBC)

The tourism industry on P.E.I. is hoping thebubble will help salvage what's left of a season ravaged by COVID-19 restrictions.

A veterinarian tells Compass host Louise Martin about her research into how the pandemic is affecting dogs.

Some Island seniors' homes are making speedy adjustments to visitation protocols in preparation for reopeningindoor visitation this week.

For Phase 4, slated to start June 26, Dr. Heather Morrison, P.E.I.'s chief public health officer,said the limit on large organized gatherings will remain at 50 people, but some venues may be able to accommodate multiple gatherings.

P.E.I. has had 27 confirmed cases, the most recent on April 28. All have recovered. More than 10,000 COVID-19 tests from P.E.I. have been done.

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