COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, Jan. 18

P.E.I. is reporting four new unrelated cases of COVID-19 as of Monday.

Island dentists are offering their expertise as the province ramps up and rolls out COVID-19 vaccinations.

As the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 on P.E.I. continues to climb, some Islanderswho are living with underlying health conditions say they've beenleft wondering when their shots will come.

P.E.I. gymnasts got their first chance to compete in almost a year over the weekend.

The City of Charlottetown has received a request fromlocal business groups to put a freeze on parking fees.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported on P.E.I. is 108, with 10 still active. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.

New Brunswick announced 26 new cases of COVID-19on Monday.There are now 304 active cases in the province.

Nova Scotia reportednonew cases of COVID-19 on Monday, marking the second day this month that zero new cases were announced.

Also in the news

• Barbara Brookins, the new head of the P.E.I. Nurses Union, says there is an ongoing concern over a shortage ofnurses on the Island.
• Thepandemic has cut into volunteer numbers, and the Canadian Red Cross on P.E.I. is looking for volunteers to help out both on the Island and across the country.
• Mark ArendzProvincial Ski Park in Brookvale, P.E.I.,has opened after delays due to a lack of snow. COVID-19 health measures will be in place for skiers, such as mandatory face coverings and physical distancing at the lifts.

Further resources

• Here is a chart of COVID-19 cases on P.E.I. since March, and a timeline of 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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