COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Thursday, May 7

P.E.I. MLAs are trying to figure out when and how the legislature will sit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The P.E.I. government announced a one-time $1,000 benefit for essential workers on the Island, and the province's fisheries minister announced several programs to support that industry.

A system where Islanders and New Brunswickers would be allowed to travel freely across the Confederation Bridge could in place this summer, says P.E.I. Premier Dennis King.

Summer cruise visits to Charlottetown have been cancelled.

Residents at a nursing home in Belfast, P.E.I., were treated to a Tim Hortons drive-thru in their dining room.

Islanders are being encouraged to staycation this summer to support the tourism industry as it's unlikely visitors from off-Island will be allowed but will they want to visit attractions based on Anne of Green Gables? Some sites hope so.

If you're having trouble sleeping during the pandemic, a sleep physician based in Halifax has a few tips.

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.

P.E.I. Supreme Court has extendedbankruptcy protection in the province during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

All but one of the Island's 27 cases of COVID-19 are considered recovered.

Also in the news

• Charlottetown Airport is looking at past financial shocks to try to figure out how air travel might recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• A federal agriculture aid program falls far short of what it needs to be, says the P.E.I. Potato Board, and leaves out a crucial group on the Island.
• With Phase 1 of the province's ease-back plan implemented May 1, P.E.I.'s businesses are now anxiously looking ahead to Phase 2 and what it will mean for them.
• The RolloBay Fiddle Festival is not being cancelled this year. It's going online.
• P.E.I. charities are making changes to reach patrons during the pandemic.
• Some P.E.I. hairdressers are concerned about plans for them to return to work.

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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