COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Sunday, May 3

Sunday's forecast is sunny with a high of 12 C, a great day to get out with with some friends and family you haven't seen in weeks.

You'll be doing it legally, as long as you're outside, in a group of five or fewer and are staying two metres apart.

Phase 1 of P.E.I.'s plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions came into effect Friday.

For some, it couldn't come soon enough.

Premier Dennis King,speaking on the Charlottetown radio station Ocean 100, expressed the sentiments ofmany Islanderswhen he said he wanted to find a way to say"FU" to COVID-19. Yes, you can now buy the T-shirt.

Golf courses have begun to open on P.E.I. and other outdoor sports organizations are brainstorming for ways to play safely when they scheduled to roll out during Phase 3 of the ease-back plan June 12.

However, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison said large gatherings at weddings or public performances are unlikely to be allowed this summer.

The essential-skills fishery program has moved online and expanded during COVID-19.

There are no COVID-19 briefing scheduledSunday by the P.E.I. government or Chief Public Health Office.

Starting May 4, briefings will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on P.E.I. remains at27.

Also in the news

• Some schools on P.E.I. will be reopening to students with priority needs as the province launches a respite care program for families during COVID-19.
• Beginning next week, representatives from each Island high school will help come up with ideas for safe year-end celebrations during the pandemic through the premier's 2020 grad committee.
• One Island woman has created an easy way for Islanders to say thank you to others.
• With Phase 1 of the relaxing of pandemic restrictions in place, construction companies are eager to get started on new builds.
• P.E.I. Premier Dennis King isasking for changes to CERB to encourage people to work.

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 arecharts tracking COVID-19 numbers and a timeline of COVID-19-related events on P.E.I.
• A full list ofCOVID-19 cancellationscan be viewed here. You can report closures on our cancellation hotline at 1-877-236-9350.

COVID-19: What you need to know

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Common symptoms include:

• Fever.
• Cough.
• Tiredness.

But more serious symptoms can develop, including difficulty breathing and pneumonia, which can lead to death.

Health Canada has built aself-assessment tool.

What should I do if I feel sick?

Isolate yourself and call 811. Do not visit an emergency room or urgent care centre to get tested. A health professional at 811 will give you advice and instructions.

How can I protect myself?

• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Clean regularly touched surfaces regularly.
• Practisephysical distancing.

More detailed information on the outbreak is available on thefederal government's website.

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