COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Wednesday, Feb. 3

Starting Thursday, the 5,500 or so people aged 80 or older on P.E.I. can make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr. Heather Morrison shared her concerns about COVID-19 variants, though none have been detected so far on P.E.I.

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant a stressful year for the owner of Linda's Coffee Shop in downtown Charlottetown, but he says his financial worries are over following a $2-million Atlantic Lotto win.

After months of lockdown in the spring, and another interruption with December's circuit breaker, P.E.I. musicians are back to entertaining the residents of long-term care homes.

With no opportunity for on-campus events this spring, UPEI is developing a new approach to job fairs for graduates.

The P.E.I. government has made the changes in law required to allow pharmacists to provide vaccinations that can protect Islanders against COVID-19.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported on P.E.I. is 112, with two active. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.

New Brunswick reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. There are now 264 active cases in the province, including three cases of a coronavirus variant.

One new case was reported in Nova Scotia, bringing its total active cases to 11.

Also in the news

• Charlottetown's traditional Jack Frost Festival has been called off, but the city is planning a month of more pandemic-safe events.
• Members of the Community Association of Long Term Care on P.E.I.are frustrated by the lack of clarity around compensation from the province for expenses incurred because of COVID-19 public health guidelines.
• Traditional storm days have changed on P.E.I. now that more people have the tools to work remotely.

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 is spreading 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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