COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Wednesday, Jan. 6

There are four new cases of COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison has confirmed.

The Island has now had 101casesof COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Eight remain active.

P.E.I. is removing some of the pandemic restrictions it put into place in early December, including allowing spectators back at some sporting events.

Morrison hopes to have "just over 15,000" people on Prince Edward Island vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of March.

P.E.I.'s chief of nursing says the province is on track to meet that goal and hopes 80 per cent of the population will opt to get the vaccine by the end of summer.

Truckers on P.E.I. are welcomingnews they could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of March.

The Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation will launch a new e-museum this month, with thousands of artifacts ready for display.

Also in the news

• P.E.I. MLAsaredefending their traveloutside the province and country.
• If you're looking for winter sports equipment on P.E.I. you may already be too late, as Islanders have been rushing to retailers in search of skis, snowshoes, and winter hiking boots.

Further resources

• Here isinformation for livingwith the COVID-19 pandemic on P.E.I. including information on government relief programs, physical distancing measuresand essential health services.
• 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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