COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Friday, April 10

While there is no COVID-19 press briefing scheduled for Good Friday, the province says Dr. Heather Morrison mayprovide updates on Saturday and Monday.

Island Christians will be turning to social media as they celebrate Easter, with many churches across P.E.I. hosting online services.

Father Keith Kennific, a Roman Catholic priest in Charlottetown saidthe bishop will be leading the virtual mass from SDU Place in Charlottetown Sunday morning.The service will be broadcast on Eastlink.Catholic priests in every parish will also livestream Easter mass.

No new cases of COVID-19 were announced Thursday by chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison.

Morrison announced the province's 25th case late in the day Wednesday. That is the province's first case related to interprovincial travel. On Thursday, Morrison said the man is in his 50s,from Queens County and is at home and doing well.

The chief public health officer also said that another individual was charged and fined $1,000 for failing to self-isolate.

The P.E.I. government has announced it will providefinancial support forthose in the agriculture sector negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister of Agriculture Bloyce Thompson announced a new $750,000 strategic fundThursday afternoon.

Recent stories

• Many of the Island's churches are turning to social media as they celebrate Easter
• No newconfirmed casesof COVID-19 for P.E.I. Thursday.
• P.E.I. government announces new $750Kfund for farmersduring COVID-19 pandemic.
• Discountedaccommodations available for truckerson P.E.I. during pandemic.
• P.E.I.-N.S. ferry service set to start May 1 with some big changes.
• Charlottetowncloses sports courtsto preventCOVID-19 spread.
• P.E.I. family doctors picking upextra dutiesto help with COVID-19 pandemic.
• Health MinisterJames Aylward's decision'stunningly irresponsible,' says Official Opposition.
• P.E.I. health minister did notself-isolate right awayafter international travel.
• 'More needs to be done toprotect nurses,' says P.E.I. Nurses' Union.

• Islanders aremaking and selling fabric masksduring COVID-19 pandemic

• The P.E.I. Fishermen's Association is surveying its members on whether thespring lobster seasonshould proceed as scheduled.
• Why self-employed Islanders feelfederal COVID-19 subsidiesare leaving them out.

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 is atimeline 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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