COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Sunday, July 18

Visitors from across Canada began arriving on P.E.I. Sunday without the need to self-isolate provided they are fully vaccinated.

That's good news for the province'stourism and accommodations industry.

Charlottetown Airport is expecting to get busier withmore flights and more passengers.

The new measures come just days after the minimum price for a litre of self-serve regular gas rose to $1.395 the highest since May 1, 2014, when the minimum price was $1.419.

Other restrictions are also being eased on Sunday.

• Personal gatheringscan increase to up to 50 people indoors and outdoors.
• Organized gatheringshosted by a business or organization are permitted with cohorts of up to 200 people outdoors or 100 people indoors.
• Multiple gatheringshosted by a business or organization are permitted with an approved operational plan.
• Weddings and funeralsmay host up to 200 people, following cohort limits.
• Sport and recreation activitiesthat require close contact are limited to a single cohort of 100 per day.
• Restaurantswill no longer have a limit on the number of people seated at a table.

The P.E.I. Pride Festivalkicked off on Sunday with a church service, barbecue in the park and a sold out drag show at The Guild in Charlottetown.

The crack of the bat, the chatter from the dugout and the cheers from the stands were welcomesounds in Charlottetown this weekend as senior baseball returned after a one-year absence due to COVID-19.

P.E.I. has no known active cases ofCOVID-19, and has seen a total of 208.

Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada:

• New Brunswickreported one new caseSunday.Itbrings the total number of active cases to nine.
• Nova Scotiareported three newCOVID-19 cases. There are now eight known active cases. There are two people in hospital with one of those in intensive care.
• Newfoundland and Labradorlast updated its numbers on Friday which showeda total of 46 active cases.

Also in the news

• The Public Schools Branch had to make some changes tohelp anxious students during the pandemic, and that will continue with more counsellors in the fall.
• Large cruise ships will be allowed back in Canadian waters starting in November, but Port of Charlottetowndoesn't expect any until the spring.
• Travelling to or within Canada? The rules have changed. Here's what you need to know.
• Car rental fleets were cut back during the pandemic, which couldlead to a shortage this summeras companies try to ramp back up.

TheseIslanders are currently eligible for a vaccine

• People over 12.
• Islanders over 18can book an appointment for Moderna 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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