COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Tuesday, July 20

Chief Public Health OfficerDr. HeatherMorrisonsays theCOVID-19 delta variant increases the urgency of getting vaccinated.

The P.E.I. border will open to travellers from the United States when the Canadian border opens on Aug. 9.

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

They've been sharing pictures of how reunions have been going so far.

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.

Tourism operators are seeing their bookings increase with the latest opening of the borders.

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

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 event is more open than last year, but pandemic restrictions are still having an impact.

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

Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada:

• New Brunswickreported no new cases, with seven active.
• Nova Scotiareported one newCOVID-19 caseaboard the HMCS Halifax, making two confirmed cases on the frigate. Due to a software update Tuesday,COVID-19 case numbers were not otherwise available.
• Newfoundland and Labradorhas no new cases, and a total of 49 active cases of COVID-19 on three ships.

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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