COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Thursday, Feb. 11

Islanders willbe able to book their COVID-19 vaccinations online as early as next week, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison said in an interview with CBC News: Compass Thursday.

The number of accidental fentanyl-related opioid overdoses and deaths on P.E.I. took a sharp risein 2020andMorrison says the numbers are"ofconcern."

The Native Councilof P.E.I. is working with the province to soon offer a vaccination clinic for Indigenous Islanders living off reserve.

Some people on P.E.I. are getting ready to celebrate Asian New Year making adjustments for the global pandemic whilestill keeping the traditions of the importance of family and food.

Two P.E.I. women's organizations are receiving almost $1 million from the federal government to continue working to advance gender equality on the Island, which comes as the pandemic shows some of the systemic barriers women face in the economy.

P.E.I. has had 114confirmed cases of COVID-19. Two remain active. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.

Nova Scotia reported two new cases Thursday, for a total of 11 active cases.

Newfoundland and Labradorreported 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19Thursday, for a total of 210 active cases the highest total to date. The vast majority of those who tested positive were under age 20, health officials said.

New Brunswick reported two new cases and one death, with 161 active casesincluding four confirmed cases of thevariant first reported in the U.K.

Also in the news

• Charlottetown Airport received good news Wednesday:Flair Airlines willbegin service to Toronto starting in June.
• An engineering firm in eastern P.E.I. says it has landed a contract with the Canadian Coast Guard that will help keep workers employed during a downturn in business due to COVID-19.
• Charlottetown plans to extend a program that allowsmore restaurant patios downtown, to accommodate indoor dining pandemic restrictions.
• Islanders consideringa March break holiday should be thinking about things to do on P.E.I., says Dr. Morrison.
• Some seasonal residents who have been weathering the pandemic on P.E.I. are surprised to learn they will not be able to getvaccinatedon the Island.

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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