COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, June 22

The P.E.I. government has created a new kind of emergency leave for people who can't go to work because of pandemic restrictions.

Premier Dennis King spoke with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about the budget and and a proposed Atlantic bubble.

Farm & Food Care P.E.I., with help from local producers, will give away 3,000 free food packages over the next two Saturdays.

The Raspberry Point Oyster Company is planning to build a new 30,000-square-foot storage and processing facility on P.E.I.'s North Shore as sales begin to rebound from COVID-19.

Retailers on P.E.I. are reporting a big demand from people doing backyard projects, and some are saying the wait for some supplies is getting long.

P.E.I. has had 27 confirmed cases, the most recent on April 28. All have recovered. More than 10,000COVID-19 tests from P.E.I. have been done.

Also in the news

• Statistics Canada released the dismal results of the retail sector for April on Friday, but P.E.I. retailers are open again and looking forward to a brighter future.
• P.E.I. correctional officials say noinmates sent home from jail wearing electronic ankle bracelets during the COVID-19 pandemic have reoffended.
• Students will be back in school this fall. A CBC special report investigatedhow schools have been preparing.
• Anne and Gilbert The Musical will not be at The Guild this summer, but a variety show based on its music will be.

Further resources

• Here isinformation for livingwith the COVID-19 pandemic on P.E.I. including information on government relief programs, physical distancing measures, andessential health services.
• Here is acharttracking COVID-19 numbers and a timeline of COVID-19-related events on P.E.I.

More COVID-19 stories from CBC P.E.I.