COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Thursday, July 22

Three American residents with strong connections to P.E.I. are looking forward to being able to return.

The P.E.I. border will open to travellers from the United States when the Canadian border opens on Aug. 9.

The tourism industry is excited to welcome visitors from the United States.

TheCOVID-19 delta variant increases the urgency of getting vaccinated, saysChief Public Health OfficerDr. HeatherMorrison

Visitors from across Canada began arriving on P.E.I. Sunday without the need to self-isolate provided they are fully vaccinated.

They've been sharing pictures of how reunions have been going so far.

P.E.I. has no known active cases ofCOVID-19, and has seen a total of 208.

Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada:

• New Brunswickreportedone new COVID-19 case on Thursday, bringing thetotal active cases to eight.
• Nova Scotiareported no newcases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Provincial officials said a woman in her 50s died from COVID-19.The province has 11 active cases.
• Newfoundland and Labradorhas no new cases, and a total of 32 active cases of COVID-19, including 31 aboard aship.

Also in the news

• The crack of the bat, the chatter from the dugout and the cheers from the stands were welcomesounds in Charlottetown this weekend as senior baseball returned after a one-year absence due to COVID-19.
• Tourism operators are seeing their bookings increase with the latest opening of the borders.
• Charlottetown Airport is expecting to get busier withmore flights and more passengers.
• The P.E.I. Pride Festivalkicked off on Sunday with a church service, barbecue in the park and a sold out drag show at The Guild in Charlottetown. The event is more open than last year, but pandemic restrictions are still having an impact.

TheseIslanders are currently eligible for a vaccine

• People over 12.
• Islanders over 18can book an appointment to receive theModerna vaccine at a pharmacy.

You can find more information about how to get a vaccinehere.

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.

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