COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Friday, Feb. 26

With six new cases in the past 48 hours, public health officials on P.E.I. are urging everyone14-29 in the Summerside areato get tested for COVID-19, even if they don't have symptoms. Testing willtake place at Three Oaks Senior High School throughthe weekend.

Friday afternoon, Dr. Heather Morrison said a woman in her 20s hadtested positive but her case appears to be unrelated to the three positive cases in Summersideand two cases in Charlottetown identified in the previous48 hours.Morrison said the Taste of India restaurant in Charlottetown was a possible public exposure site.

There werelong lineups for testsat Summerside's Slemon Park facility Friday,after public health officials announced a cluster of three new cases of COVID-19, and asked all residents of Summerside to be vigilant for symptoms. If they have any, they are being asked to self-isolate and seek a test.

Friday morning, Morrison held the first of twonews briefings to tell Islanders about the three potential exposure sites and possible exposure times at three Summerside businesses: Iron Haven Gym, Dominos Pizza and The Breakfast Spot.

Thursday, Dr. Morrison said enforcement is now involved with two new cases announced Wednesday and a link to one public exposure site, the Toys R Us in Charlottetown.

Prince Edward Island now has sevenactive cases of COVID-19, and has diagnoseda total of 120 casessince thepandemic hit P.E.I. almost a year ago.There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.

Newfoundland and Labrador's active COVID-19 caseload dropped again Friday, as the province reported 52 new recoveries a single-day record and four new cases. The province now has 287active cases.

Nova Scotians are facing a host of new restrictions as the province tries to stem an increase in COVID-19 cases:10 new casesFriday, the highest number the province has seen since early January.The province now has 35 active cases.

New Brunswick reported onenew caseFridaywith 41active cases, andis just over a week away from rolling intothe less-restrictive yellow phase.

Also in the news

• Premier Dennis King promised theprovince will support businesses through economicchanges brought about by the pandemic.
• UPEIis planning a return to a "more normal" academic experience in the fall of 2021, and Thursday COVID-weary students expressed relief.
• A report from APEC showspotential vulnerabilities for P.E.I.'s economic recovery.
• P.E.I. is embarking on a four-week pilot project where it will use both rapid and regular tests forCOVID-19 on people landing at Charlottetown Airport.
• The Island is getting a new warehouse that will in part ensure the province is better prepared for the next pandemic.
• A community COVID-19 vaccination clinicopened in Charlottetown Monday, vaccinating Prince Edward Islanders age80 or older who live in their own homes and had made appointments in the last few weeks. Three other clinics will open in Montague, Summerside and O'Leary in the days to come.

Further resources

• Here is a chart of COVID-19 cases on P.E.I. since March, and a timeline of 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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