2 more cases of COVID-19 on P.E.I., 3 new public exposure sites

Prince Edward Island's Chief Public Health Office is reporting two more cases of COVID-19 on the Island Thursday.

Both people are in their 20s, said a written release from the province.

Onetravelled outside Atlantic Canada and one travelledwithin Atlantic Canada.

A news release said one of the cases is linked to threenew public exposure sites:

• Walmart CharlottetownMay 4 from 9a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Home DepotCharlottetown May 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 9a.m.
• Tim Hortons/EssoinBorden-CarletonMay 5 from 12p.m. to 9p.m.

The news release says anyone who was at these locations during the time periods should closely monitor for symptoms and get tested if symptoms develop.

This brings the number of active cases on P.E.I. to nine.There have been185positive cases in total, withtwo hospitalizations and no deaths.

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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