COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Thursday, Dec. 31

P.E.I. has received 1,200 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and vaccinations could begin as early as next Tuesday for some residents of long-term care facilities.

New Year's Eve has finally arrived on Prince Edward Island andlike many things impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations will look a little different for Islanders and businesses alike.

Powwows are just one of the numerous celebrations to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and for one family from Lennox Island First Nation, going without has been a challenge.

A dentist looks back on the frustration she faced in trying to help her patients during the height of pandemic restrictions on the Island.

A public meeting to decide the future of short-term rentals in Charlottetown was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the city says it'snot planning to reschedule anytime soon.

A researcher at Oxford University, originally from Summerside, talks about the importance of controlling borders during the pandemic.

P.E.I. professional rugby player Alysha Corrigan is now in London to join a team called the Saracens, despite COVID-19 related training and travel challenges.

As part of a series on how COVID-19 is affecting Islanders, a retail store manager talks about how the pandemic has affected her business.

CBC News looks back at the impact of COVID-19 on P.E.I. over the last 10 months.

The Island hashad 96positive cases, with six still active. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations in the province.

Also in the news

• P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Office says the province expects to get its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, 1,200 doses,this week.
• After careful consideration, a P.E.I. nurse has decided not to get the vaccine because she is pregnant.
• Two Islanders share their experience of living in England during the pandemic.
• On Tuesday, P.E.I.announced two new cases of COVID-19 in the province, both related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.
• Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic during a year-end interview with CBC News: Compass, Premier Dennis King said it will take time to balance the budget because many Islanders "need us to be there to get through COVID."
• COVID testing clinics will have reduced hours on New Year's Eve and all will be closed on New Year's Day.

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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