COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, March 15

Four mass vaccination clinics will be starting up across Prince Edward Island as deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines ramp up in the coming weeks, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison.

The province is launching a new $70,000 ad campaign to encourage Islanders to get vaccinated.

Many Islanders are filing taxes early to get ahead of COVID-19 expenses, accountants say.

Seafood plant workers have been put near the top of the list for vaccines on P.E.I., and that should reduce worries during this spring's lobster fishery.

P.E.I. libraries are offering virtual programming to keep children busy during March break this week.

Last week it was one year since the pandemic was declared. Islanders shared their pictures of pre-pandemic life, and talked about how their priorities have changed over the last 12 months.

The provincelifted circuit-breaker measures Saturday morning, a couple of daysearlier than expected.

P.E.I. has had 143 diagnosed cases of COVID-19, with no deaths or hospitalizations. There are 16active cases.

New Brunswick reported one new case Monday. It has 36 active cases.

Nova Scotia has 17 active cases, and Newfoundland and Labrador 50.

Also in the news

• Any Islander 75 or older can now book a COVID vaccine either through the toll free number or online. Health PEI officials said the booking has been going more quickly than anticipated so they're ahead of schedule.
• People aged 18-29 who work in food service could make appointments to be vaccinated at participating Island pharmaciesbeginning this pastThursday. Some pharmacies have now started giving the vaccine.
• Hockey P.E.I. says an early end to the province's circuit-breaker restrictions means provincial championships can go ahead, and also thatteams may schedule exhibition games. Hockey P.E.I. alsoannounced playoffs will be held for several Island hockey leagues in the coming weeks.

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.

More from CBC P.E.I.