COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, July 26

P.E.I. has two new active cases ofCOVID-19, the Chief Public Health Office announced late Monday afternoon.

The cases are a person in their 20s and a person in their 30swho travelled to P.E.I. from outside Atlantic Canada domestically. Both are unvaccinated and self-isolating.

Some bakeries on P.E.I. are too busy to take new cake orders as Islanderscatch up on celebrations missed during the pandemic.

Some people in Japan are also enjoying some Island sweets, from a tourism operator who has been hosting virtual tea parties.

Here are some signs that the pandemic is coming to an end on P.E.I., and some things from the pandemic that will linger.

Sixlong-term care residents from a home in Charlottetown were able to go for an excursion to Victoria Park, something that just recently became possible as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

A couple from Nova Scotia found themselves stranded atConfederation Bridgedue to a miscommunication from bridge officials about no shuttle services being available for cyclists.

With COVID quarantines and jet lag, it's not easy getting horses to the Olympics.

Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada:

• New Brunswickreportedone new case ofCOVID-19on Monday. Total active cases remain atsix.
• Nova Scotiareported one new case on Monday, bringing the active caseload to 13.
• Newfoundland and Labradorreported no new cases on Monday, while the active case count remains at 32.

Also in the news

• One of the first inductees to the P.E.I. Sports Hall of Fame, AlfredGroom, died last week at the age of 84.
• Deputy Prime MinisterChrystia Freelandwas on P.E.I. Thursday to announce support for the tourism industry in Atlantic Canada, as it emerges from the pandemic.
• Three American residents with strong connections to P.E.I. are looking forward to being able to return.
• The tourism industry is excited to welcome visitors from the United States.
• TheCOVID-19 delta variant increases the urgency of getting vaccinated, saysChief Public Health OfficerDr. HeatherMorrison

TheseIslanders are currently eligible for a vaccine

• People over 12.
• Islanders over 18can book an appointment to receive theModerna vaccine at a pharmacy.

You can find more information about how to get a vaccinehere.

Further resources

• Here isa chart of COVID-19 cases on P.E.I. since March 2020, and a timelineof pandemic events.
• Here is a look at how coronavirus isspreading across Canada.

Reminder about symptoms

The symptoms of COVID-19 can include:

• Fever.
• Cough or worsening of a previous cough.
• Possible loss of taste and/or smell.
• Sore throat.
• New or worsening fatigue.
• Headache.
• Shortness of breath.
• Runny nose.

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