COVID-19 pandemic in Prince Edward Island

{{short description|Ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Prince Edward Island, Canada}}

{{Infobox pandemic

| name = COVID-19 pandemic in Prince Edward Island

| virus_strain = SARS-CoV-2

| first_case = Queens County

| confirmed_cases = 52,047

| recovery_cases = 51,665

| deaths = 62

| fatality_rate = 0.11%

| active_cases = 320 - {{As of|2022|Oct|6}}

| hospitalized_cases = 289 (to date)

| disease = COVID-19

| origin = Wuhan, Hubei, China

| arrival_date = March 14, 2020
({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=03|day1=14|year1=2020|month2=|day2=|year2=}})

| website = [https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/covid-19-testing-and-case-data PEIs COVID-19 Testing and Case Data]

}}

The COVID-19 pandemic in Prince Edward Island is part of an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Up until January 14, 2022, Prince Edward Island was the only province/territory that did not have any deaths due to COVID-19.

On March 14, 2020, the first confirmed case in Prince Edward Island was announced, a woman in her 50s who had returned from a trip on a cruise ship on March 7.{{cite news |last=Juric |first=Sam |date=March 14, 2020 |title=First confirmed case of COVID-19 on P.E.I. announced |publisher=CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-chief-public-health-officer-latest-covid-19-1.5498094 |url-status=live |access-date=March 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924012023/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-chief-public-health-officer-latest-covid-19-1.5498094 |archive-date=September 24, 2020}}

An initial small surge in cases at the start of 2020 eventually petered out to zero active cases by May 2020. The province began to open up that summer, resulting in another small uptick in active cases, with no deaths. By the close of 2020, PEI withdrew from the Atlantic Bubble and eased some restrictions, resulting in a slow but steady rise in active cases. By May 2021, the island recorded its 200th confirmed case of infection. In December 2021, PEI was breaking its own daily records of confirmed infections, with active cases surpassing the 1000 mark by early January 2022. No Islanders had yet lost their lives to the pandemic and PEI remained the only Canadian province with no known COVID-19 fatalities. However, on January 14, 2022, the first deaths related to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island were reported, with fatalities rising sharply throughout the year. Despite the rising fatality rate, many health restrictions were abandoned in favor of bolstering the local economy. By the start of the 2022 tourist season, masking, social distancing, testing mandates and vaccine passports were eliminated.

As of October 4, 2022, Prince Edward Island has reported 52,047 confirmed cases of the virus and 62 deaths.{{cite web |title=COVID-19 Testing and Case Data |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/covid-19-testing-and-case-data |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |date=April 2, 2020 |access-date=6 October 2022}}

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Timeline: Infections, Deaths & Government Response

= February 2020 =

February 28 - The first COVID-19 related update is issued by the PEI government. There are no known cases on the island, but officials encourage individuals returning from Hubei Province, China to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days. All other international travelers are encouraged to monitor themselves closely.{{cite web |title=Coronavirus (COVID-19) update |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/coronavirus-covid-19-update |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=26 May 2022 |date=28 Feb 2020}}

= March 2020 =

March 10 - In response to the emerging COVID-19 threat, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning announces that for the month of March, all school-planned travel abroad has been cancelled.{{cite web |title=School-planned trips abroad cancelled |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/school-planned-trips-abroad-cancelled |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=26 May 2022 |date=10 Mar 2020}}
March 11 - The province launches a toll-free COVID-19 information line. Islanders are encouraged to leave a message with their questions and concerns, which will be answered with a call back within 24 hours by a staff member from the Chief Public Health Office.{{cite web |title=PEI COVID-19 information line now live |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-covid-19-information-line-now-live |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=26 May 2022 |date=11 Mar 2020}}
March 13
Dr. Heather Morrison issues new travel recommendations; all international travelers are supposed to isolate for 14 days, without regard to point of origin, symptoms or possible contact with the infected. Islanders are encouraged to cancel all trips abroad and to avoid large gatherings.{{cite web |title=New COVID-19 recommendations for Islanders |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-covid-19-recommendations-islanders |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=26 May 2022 |date=13 Mar 2020}}
Premier Dennis King issues a statement regarding his recent travel to the USA; he will be taking Dr. Heather Morrisons recommendations to heart and self isolating for 14 days. He does not believe that either he or his family were exposed to COVID during the trip. His statement also confirms that he will be cancelling any previously planned international trips.{{cite web |title=Statement from the Premier on COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/statement-premier-covid-19 |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=26 May 2022 |date=13 Mar 2020}}{{cite news |last1=MacLeod |first1=Nicola |title=P.E.I. Premier Dennis King and his family self-isolating but 'feeling great' |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-premier-self-isolating-coronavirus-1.5497640 |access-date=27 May 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=13 Mar 2020}}
March 14 - The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island is announced. The index case is a resident of Queens County; a woman in her 50s who returned from a trip on a cruise ship on March 7.{{cite news|last=Juric|first=Sam|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-chief-public-health-officer-latest-covid-19-1.5498094|title=First confirmed case of COVID-19 on P.E.I. announced|date=March 14, 2020|publisher=CBC News|access-date=March 14, 2020}}{{cite web |title=PEI confirms first positive case of COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-confirms-first-positive-case-covid-19 |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=14 Mar 2020}} The person had travelled on WestJet Flight 3440 from Toronto to Moncton on March 7.{{cite web |title=Chief Public Health Officer urges Islanders to work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/chief-public-health-officer-urges-islanders-work-together-reduce-spread-covid-19 |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=17 Mar 2020}}
March 15
Three special cabinet committees are established as part of government's response efforts to address the economic impacts of COVID-19 in the province. The three committees that are announced: (1) Economy and Business Supports, (2) Labour and Social Supports, and (3) Government Operations.{{cite web |title=Premier establishes special cabinet committees in response to COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/premier-establishes-special-cabinet-committees-in-response-to-covid-19 |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=15 Mar 2020}}
New preventative measures are announced by Dr. Heather Morrison. As of today, all public and private long-term care and community care facilities will be restricting visitors. Anyone, including children, who have travelled outside the country are asked to avoid child care facilities. Health PEI prepares to shift to providing essential services only.{{cite web |title=New provincial measures regarding COVID-19 announced |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-provincial-measures-regarding-covid-19-announced |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=15 Mar 2020}}
March 16
Premier Dennis King announces that the provincial cabinet has declared a state of public health emergency under the Public Health Act. The emergency declaration gives special powers to the Chief Public Health Officer of the province, who will be able to issue orders about self isolation, closures and gatherings.{{cite web|url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/premier-announces-initial-financial-support-declares-public-health-emergency|title=Premier announces initial financial support, declares public health emergency|last=Toolkit|first=Web Experience|date=March 16, 2020|website=princeedwardisland.ca}}
The Premier announces that Cabinet has established a $25 million contingency fund in response to the economic upheaval.
All library programs and events Island-wide are cancelled.{{cite web |title=Chief Public Health Officer provides update on COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/chief-public-health-officer-provides-update-covid-19 |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=16 Mar 2020}}
March 17
All public licensed child care centres are closed. All public schools are closed for two weeks following March Break (March 23 to April 3). Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale closes. All provincially run visitor information centres also close today.{{cite web |title=Province announces COVID-19 related closures |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-covid-19-related-closures |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=15 Mar 2020}}
The following gathering places close: bars, in-room dining at restaurants (pick-up, delivery and drive-thru remain options for the businesses), theatres (including movie theatres), and indoor play areas. All dental clinics and optometry appointments are cancelled.
It is recommended that funerals be cancelled or rescheduled. Wakes at funeral homes will have gathering limits.
Investments to support the Island's most vulnerable are announced, including: $250,000 to United Way Prince Edward Island to support the Atlantic Compassion Fund; $100,000 to the Prince Edward Island Food Bank Association; $100,000 to Salvation Army Prince Edward Island; and $50,000 for community programs and NGOs.{{cite web |title=Province announces initial supports for Island's most vulnerable |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-initial-supports-for-islands-most-vulnerable |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=17 Mar 2020}}
PEI Housing Corporation suspends all evictions for six weeks.
Minister of Economic Growth and Tourism announces: Emergency Income Relief for the self-employed; and support for small businesses.
All Access PEI offices, the Provincial Administration Building in Charlottetown and Island Waste Management Corporation are closed to the public.
March 18
The Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) temporarily suspends local news broadcasts, including Prince Edward Island's CBC News: Compass. The aim is to consolidate all COVID-19 reporting and protect staff. There is an outcry across the country in protest of this move, including a statement from Premier Dennis King, expressing his disappointment.{{cite news |title=CBC temporarily replaces local evening TV news amid coronavirus pandemic |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-tvnews-changes-coronavirus-1.5501512 |access-date=27 May 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=18 Mar 2020}}{{cite web |title=Statement from Premier King on the suspension of local CBC news programming |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/statement-premier-king-suspension-local-cbc-news-programming |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=18 Mar 2020}}{{cite news |last1=Fenlon |first1=Brodie |title=An update on CBC News, local TV newscasts and COVID-19 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/editorsblog/editors-note-covid-update-1.5505042 |access-date=27 May 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=20 Mar 2020}}
More financial support for Islanders is announced by the provincial government, including: loan deferrals, small business supports and extra financial supports for people whose hours have been significantly cut.{{cite web |title=Province announces more financial support for Islanders |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-more-financial-support-for-islanders |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=18 Mar 2020}}
During a news conference, Dr. Heather Morrison announces the immediate closing of all personal beauty care providers, including barbers, hairdressers, and nail and tattoo salons. This decision is made with the input of the Hairdressers Association. It is also announced that at 2 pm the following day (March 19), all 17 liquor stores and all cannabis stores throughout Prince Edward Island will close. This causes a buying spree of both liquor and cannabis.{{cite news |last1=Kaiser |first1=Leigha |title=P.E.I. liquor stores, beauty salons closing amidst COVID-19 outbreak |url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-liquor-stores-beauty-salons-closing-amidst-covid-19-outbreak-1.4858266 |access-date=27 May 2022 |work=CTV News |date=18 Mar 2020}}{{cite news |last1=Mercer |first1=Greg |title=People scramble to stockpile liquor, cannabis as PEI closes stores due to coronavirus outbreak |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-amid-coronavirus-prince-edward-islanders-scramble-to-stockpile-liquor/ |access-date=27 May 2022 |work=The Globe and Mail |date=19 Mar 2020}}
March 19
PEI closes its liquor and cannabis stores.{{cite news |last1=Staff |title=P.E.I. government closing liquor, cannabis stores because of coronavirus |url=https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/local/watch-pei-government-closing-liquor-cannabis-stores-because-of-coronavirus-426070/ |access-date=March 26, 2020 |work=The Guardian |publisher=Saltwire Network |date=March 19, 2020}}
Prince Edward Island police agencies announce the suspension of the following services: elective fingerprinting, criminal records checks and vulnerable sector checks.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island policing amid COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-policing-amid-covid-19 |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=19 Mar 2020}}
March 20 - The second confirmed case of COVID-19 infection in Prince Edward Island is identified. The person is male and was on Air Canada flight 7564 which travelled from Toronto to Charlottetown on March 11.{{cite web |title=Chief Public Health Officer continues to urge Islanders self-isolate and practice social distancing |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/chief-public-health-officer-continues-urge-islanders-self-isolate-and-practice-social |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=20 Mar 2020}}
March 21 - All new arrivals to PEI (international AND inter-provincial) are asked to self-isolate for two weeks. Screening of all travelers begins at the Charlottetown Airport, Confederation Bridge, and the ferry terminal for the Magdalen Islands service from Souris.{{cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/anyone-entering-p-e-i-asked-to-self-isolate-to-limit-spread-of-covid-19-1.4862911|title=Anyone entering P.E.I. asked to self-isolate to limit spread of COVID-19|last1=Bissett|first1=Kevin|date=March 21, 2020|website=ctvnews.ca|access-date=March 23, 2020}}
March 22 - The third confirmed case of COVID-19 infection in Prince Edward Island is identified. The individual is a woman in her 20s from Queen's County who recently returned from international travel. She flew from Spain to Toronto on March 14, then flew to Moncton on March 16 on WestJet flight 3456 and then traveled by car to Prince Edward Island that same day.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island confirms third case of COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-confirms-third-case-covid-19 |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=22 Mar 2020}}
March 23 - In response to the confirmed cases of COVID-19 found on the Island, Cabinet empowers the Chief Public Health Officer to issue fines to anyone who is not complying with an order to self-isolate. The penalties for not complying include: A fine of $1,000 for a first offence; A fine of $2,000 for a second offence; A fine of $10,000 for a third offence and every offence thereafter.{{cite web |title=New provincial measures to protect Islanders |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-provincial-measures-to-protect-islanders |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=23 Mar 2020}}{{cite news |last1=Ross |first1=Shane |title='Strict fines' for COVID-19 rule breakers, says P.E.I. premier |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-province-news-briefing-covid19-march23-1.5507034 |access-date=27 May 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=23 Mar 2020}}
March 24 - In partnership with Sobeys Inc., the province launches a program to get $100 grocery gift cards to Islanders who have been laid off.{{cite web |title=Province announces additional supports for individuals and families |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-additional-supports-for-individuals-and-families |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=24 Mar 2020}}
March 25 - Due to concerns that closing liquor stores could impact people with alcohol withdrawal syndrome, the province re-opens one liquor store in Charlottetown, with the aim of slowly re-opening them all.{{cite news |last1=Day |first1=Jim |title=As Charlottetown liquor store reopens, Islanders keep safe distance in line |url=https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/local/as-charlottetown-liquor-store-reopens-islanders-keep-safe-distance-in-line-429416/?itm_source=parsely-api |access-date=March 26, 2020 |work=The Guardian |publisher=Saltwire Network |date=March 25, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-to-reopen-liquor-store-offer-sobeys-gift-cards-to-laid-off-workers-1.4866495|title=P.E.I. to reopen liquor store, offer Sobeys gift cards to laid-off workers|date=March 24, 2020|website=CTV News Atlantic|language=en|access-date=March 27, 2020}}
March 26 - Four new cases of COVID-19 infection are confirmed in Prince Edward Island, bringing the total up to nine. The cases are all men between the ages of 55 and 70, who recently returned from international travel. Two of the men returned from Europe, one from the United States and one from the Caribbean. Two of the men are from Queens County and two are from Prince County.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island confirms four more COVID-19 cases |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-confirms-four-more-covid-19-cases |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=26 Mar 2020}}
March 27
Two new cases of COVID-19 infection are confirmed in Prince Edward Island, bringing the total up to 11. The cases are two women, one in her 20s and the other in her 50s. Both are from Prince County and the cases are related to international travel.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island confirms two more COVID-19 cases |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-confirms-two-more-covid-19-cases |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=27 Mar 2020}}
Closure of schools, daycares and non-essential services is extended. Schools and daycares will remain closed until at least May 11. Non-essential government services and non-essential businesses will remain closed indefinitely.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island extends closures for schools, daycares, non-essential services |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-extends-closures-schools-daycares-non-essential-services |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=27 Mar 2020}}
March 28 - Established by Health PEI, Charlottetown Cough and Fever Clinic opens.{{cite web |title=Cough and fever clinics to open in Charlottetown, Summerside |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/cough-and-fever-clinics-open-charlottetown-summerside |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=27 Mar 2020}}
March 30
Established by Health PEI, Summerside Cough and Fever Clinic opens.
Seven new cases of COVID-19 infection are confirmed in Prince Edward Island, bringing the total up to 18. Three of the people are women, and four are men, with ages ranging from in their 20s to in their 70s. All cases are related to international travel.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island confirms seven additional COVID-19 cases |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-confirms-seven-additional-covid-19-cases |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=30 Mar 2020}}
It is revealed that as of March 30, the Chief Public Health Office received 56 complaints about people failing to self-isolate upon return from travel outside the province. 26 resulted in a visit from an officer, 12 ended in verbal warnings to self-isolate and nine resulted in a written warning for violating the Public Health Order.
Minister of Social Development and Housing announces a $1,000,000 Temporary Rental Assistance Benefit. In addition, the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation will extend its moratorium on evictions to the end of June. Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture announces a Commercial Lease Rent Deferral Program for small and medium businesses.{{cite web |title=Province announces rental support measures |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-rental-support-measures |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=30 Mar 2020}}
March 31 - Three new cases of COVID-19 infection are confirmed, bringing the total up to 21. One is a male in his 20s, and the other two are females, one in her 30s and one in her 40s; all new cases are related to international travel.{{cite web |title=Chief Public Health Officer reminds Islanders to stay home as three more cases of COVID-19 confirmed |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/chief-public-health-officer-reminds-islanders-stay-home-three-more-cases-covid-19-confirmed |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=31 Mar 2020}}

{{Missing information|section|cases. Government count of positive cases goes from 3 on March 22 to 9 by March 26, even though only 4 new cases were announced. Does anyone have any info on the 2 unaccounted for cases?|date=October 2022}}

= April 2020 =

April 1 - PEI government announces more financial support for Islanders, including the COVID-19 Income Support Program.{{cite web |title=Province announces additional income relief, stricter screening measures for travelers |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-additional-income-relief-stricter-screening-measures-travelers |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=1 Apr 2020}}
April 2
One new case of COVID-19 infection is confirmed, bringing the total up to 22. The individual is a man in his 50s from the Queens County area; the case is related to international travel.{{cite web |title=Chief Public Health Officer says Islanders' efforts to flatten the curve need to continue |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/chief-public-health-officer-says-islanders-efforts-to-flatten-the-curve-need-to-continue |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=2 Apr 2020}}
Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy announces the COVID-19 Special Situations Fund.{{cite web |title=Province announces COVID-19 Special Situations Fund |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-covid-19-special-situations-fund |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=2 Apr 2020}}
April 8 - Three new case of COVID-19 infection are confirmed, bringing the total up to 25. Two of the cases are linked directly to international travel; a man in his 20s and a woman in her 70s. The other is the first case of inter-provincial infection in PEI; a man in his 50s. Of the 25 known positive cases on PEI, 17 are considered recovered, leaving only 8 active cases at this time.{{cite web |title=Chief Public Health Officer confirms three more positive COVID-19 cases for PEI |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/chief-public-health-officer-confirms-three-more-positive-covid-19-cases-for-pei |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=27 May 2022 |date=8 Apr 2020}}
April 9
Agriculture and Land Minister announces a COVID-19 Strategic Fund for Agriculture.{{cite web |title=Province supports agriculture and trucking industries |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-supports-agriculture-and-trucking-industries |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=9 Apr 2020}}
Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy announces a program making rooms available for truck drivers for self-isolation between trips at a much reduced rate.
The provincial recreational fishing season is delayed until June 1.
There is an indefinite moratorium on burning across the province.
April 11 - Island Producers Helping Islanders event takes place. ADL (Amalgamated Dairies Limited), the PEI Potato Board and provincial government coordinate to hand out free care packages to Islanders during the Easter weekend. The packages include local dairy products and potatoes. They are distributed at locations in Summerside and Charlottetown.{{cite web |title=Province partners with local producers to help Islanders |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-partners-local-producers-help-islanders |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=8 Apr 2020}}{{cite news |title=Island Producers Helping Islanders initiative occurs in Charlottetown, Summerside |url=https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/news/island-producers-helping-islanders-initiative-occurs-in-charlottetown-summerside-436477/ |access-date=28 May 2022 |work=Saltwire |date=11 Apr 2020}}
April 13–23 of the province's 25 COVID-19 cases have now recovered; no new infections have been found. This leaves only two active infections.{{cite web |title=Chief Public Health Officer urges Islanders to continue following public health measures |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/chief-public-health-officer-urges-islanders-continue-following-public-health-measures |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=13 April 2020}}
April 15 - One new case of COVID-19 infection is confirmed, bringing the cumulative total to 26 on the Island, with 23 recovered and three active cases. It is a man in his 30s, from Queens County, who returned from international travel.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island confirms one additional COVID-19 case |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-confirms-one-additional-covid-19-case |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=15 Apr 2020}}
April 16
The State of Emergency, which was originally declared on March 16, is extended an additional 30 days.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island declares a state of emergency |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-declares-state-emergency |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=16 Apr 2020}}
Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture announced a new $50 million fund to provide loans to businesses dependant on tourism.{{cite web |title=Province announces supports for tourism industry, expansion of Island producers initiative |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-supports-for-tourism-industry-expansion-of-island-producers-initiative |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=16 Apr 2020}}
April 18 - Island Producers Helping Islanders initiative is extended and occurs again today, with expanded locations; Elmsdale, North Wiltshire and Cardigan.
April 21 - Provincial government suggests that public health restrictions can begin to be lifted in phases as early as May 1.{{cite web |title=Province planning for easing of public health measures |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-planning-easing-public-health-measures |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=21 Apr 2020}}
April 22 - As of today, 24 of the 26 confirmed COVID-19 infections are considered recovered, leaving only 2 active cases on the Island. PEI's rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people is 19. All cases have been related to travel outside the province.{{cite web |title=Public health measures continue as province looks toward ease back plan |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/public-health-measures-continue-province-looks-toward-ease-back-plan |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=22 Apr 2020}}
April 23 - The Province of Prince Edward Island is working on providing funding towards shipping and storage costs of potatoes; this will help mitigate the potato surplus caused by the pandemic.{{cite web |title=Province supporting, working with primary industries |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-supporting-working-primary-industries |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=23 Apr 2020}}
April 28 - Renew PEI, Together phased reopening plan is announced. The first phase will begin Friday, May 1.{{cite web |title=Province outlines plans to "Renew PEI, Together" |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-outlines-plans-renew-pei-together |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=28 May 2022 |date=28 Apr 2020}}

= May 2020 =

May 5
In order to support the agriculture industry on the Island during the pandemic, new programs and changes to existing ones are announced.{{cite web |title=New initiative connects Islanders with agriculture employment opportunities |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-initiative-connects-islanders-agriculture-employment-opportunities |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=5 May 2020}}
A new Loving Local campaign is announced, focusing on local businesses, producers and ingredients in an effort to bolster the Island economy during the pandemic. It will launch May 22, 2020.{{cite web |title='Loving Local' celebrates PEI food and creative home cooks |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/loving-local-celebrates-pei-food-and-creative-home-cooks |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=5 May 2020}}
May 7
The Minister of Finance announces a $16.7 million COVID-19 Incentive to Support Essential Workers.{{cite web |title=Province announces support for essential workers, small business and fisheries |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-support-for-essential-workers-small-business-and-fisheries |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=7 May 2020}}
Minister of Fisheries and Communities announces two new programs designed to assist fisheries and aquaculture operators.
Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture announces the COVID-19 Workspace Adaption Assistance Fund to help small businesses purchase and install protective measures.
May 8
The last remaining COVID-19 case is classified as recovered, leaving zero active COVID-19 infections in Prince Edward Island.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island eases more COVID-19 restrictions |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=8 May 2020}}
Some restrictions are lifted today, including the following: (1) Members of the same household may gather indoors with up to 5 other individuals from different households. (2) Members of the same household may gather outdoors with up to 10 other individuals from different households. (3) Maintaining physical distancing is important during any gatherings with those from outside your household. (4) You may extend your household unit by one or two members, who are important to supporting your household or who you feel may need closer contact and support.
May 12 - Access PEI reopens and begins operating with limited and modified services.{{cite web |title=Access PEI operating with limited service starting May 12 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/access-pei-operating-with-limited-service-starting-may-12 |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=8 May 2020}}
May 15
Northumberland Ferries resumes service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia for commercial vehicles.{{cite news |last1=Ross |first1=Shane |title=Ferry service from P.E.I. to N.S. resumes Friday, but only for large trucks |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-ferry-service-resumes-1.5568435 |access-date=1 June 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=13 May 2020}}
After a two-week delay, the Island lobster season begins. The delay is caused by the need to quarantine off-island workers.{{cite news |last1=Fraser |first1=Sara |title=It's setting day for P.E.I.'s lobster fishery after 2-week delay |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-lobster-traps-setting-day-delay-1.5569785 |access-date=1 June 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=15 May 2020}}
May 22
Phase 2 of Renew PEI, Together begins.{{cite web |title=Province outlines plans for child care |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-outlines-plans-child-care |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=15 May 2020}}
In an effort to keep person-to-person contact low, Island property owners can now apply for domestic burning permits online rather than driving to the nearest Forests, Fish and Wildlife office.{{cite web |title=Domestic backyard burning permits now available online |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/domestic-backyard-burning-permits-now-available-online |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=22 May 2020}}

= June 2020 =

June 1
Phase three of Renew PEI, Together begins, with many health restrictions lifted.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island prepares for Phase 3 of Renew PEI Together plan |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-prepares-phase-3-renew-pei-together-plan |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=28 May 2020}}{{cite web |title=Additional government services and provincial spaces re-open to Islanders |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/additional-government-services-and-provincial-spaces-re-open-to-islanders |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=29 May 2020}}
Seasonal residents may apply to visit Prince Edward Island this summer, which will require a self-isolation plan.
June 11 - PEI premier Dennis King suggests that travel between provinces in the Atlantic region might be allowed as early as the start of July. King claims there was an agreement to this end, in a discussion held on June 10 between the Premiers. When asked by the CBC, the other Premiers expressed caution on an Atlantic bubble.{{cite news |author1=Sam Juric |author2=Wayne Thibodeau |title=Atlantic premiers hesitant to commit to regional travel bubble |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/atlantic-canada-travel-bubble-1.5607196?ref=mobilerss |access-date=June 11, 2020 |work=CBC News |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |date=June 11, 2020 |location=Charlottetown, PEI}}
June 26 - Phase four of Renew PEI, Together begins, with many pandemic restrictions lifted.{{cite web |title=Prince Edward Island prepares for Phase 4 of Renew PEI Together plan |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-prepares-for-phase-4-of-renew-pei-together-plan |website=princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=1 June 2022 |date=23 June 2020}}

= July 2020 =

July 3 - PEI joins three other Atlantic provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) in lifting travel restrictions among them, to form the Atlantic bubble, allowing residents within the four Atlantic provinces to travel without self-isolating for 14 days.{{cite web |first=Michael |last=MacDonald |url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/traffic-heavy-as-atlantic-provinces-lift-travel-restrictions-within-region-1.5009249 |title=Traffic heavy as Atlantic provinces lift travel restrictions within region |publisher=CTV News |date=2020-07-04}}
July 4 - Three new cases of COVID-19 infection are announced, the first new cases detected since April. The total active cases on the Island is now three.{{cite news |author1=Carolyn Ryan|title=P.E.I. has 3 new COVID-19 cases, 1 tied to long-term care home |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covid-19-morrison-king-1.5637808|access-date=July 8, 2020 |work=CBC News |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |date=July 4, 2020}}
July 5 - Two new cases of COVID-19 infection are reported, bringing the total of active cases to five.{{cite news |author=Nicola MacLeod|title=P.E.I. reports 2 new cases of COVID-19, brings total to 5|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covid19-briefing-july5-1.5638243|access-date=July 8, 2020 |work=CBC News |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |date=July 5, 2020}}
July 9 - One new case of COVID-19 infection is reported, bringing the total up to six.{{cite news |author=Sara Fraser |title=Another case of COVID-19 detected on P.E.I., bringing total to 6|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covid-daily-thursday-july-9-1.5643055|access-date=July 9, 2020 |work=CBC News |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |date=July 9, 2020}}
July 29 - The Canadian Premier League announces that it will play a shortened 2020 season known as "The Island Games" at the University of Prince Edward Island, with all participants required to undergo self-isolation and testing before being allowed to travel and play.{{Cite web|title=Canadian Premier League's Island Games: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/canadian-premier-leagues-island-games-everything-need-know/|access-date=2020-08-15|website=Sportsnet.ca}}{{Cite web|date=2020-08-11|title=CPL players, coaches, staff in P.E.I. bubble all test negative for COVID-19|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-cpl-soccer-covid-19-tests-1.5681728|access-date=2020-08-15|website=CBC News}}{{Cite web|date=July 29, 2020|title=P.E.I. to host Canadian pro soccer league season starting Aug. 13|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-sports-canadian-premier-soccer-league-announcement-1.5667088|website=CBC News}}

= August 2020 =

August 5 - PEI government announces that all public schools will go back to full time, in-class learning on September 8.{{cite web |title=Students return to in-class learning |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/students-return-class-learning |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |date=August 5, 2020 |access-date=6 October 2022}}
August 12 - Five new COVID-19 cases are detected among men from a single flight (Air Canada flight AC8360), who had all traveled outside the country. This brings the total active cases up to 11.{{cite web |title=Update on province's five recent COVID-19 cases |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/update-provinces-five-recent-covid-19-cases |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |date=August 13, 2020 |access-date=6 October 2022}}
August 18
Three new COVID-19 cases are reported, all among men traveling from outside the country on the same flight (Air Canada flight AC626). This brings the total active cases up to 14.{{cite web |title=Province confirms three new cases of COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-confirms-three-new-cases-covid-19 |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=6 October 2022}}
Cohort and gathering limit numbers are significantly increased by the Island government.

= September 2020 =

September 3 - Two new COVID-19 cases are confirmed. As of this date, PEI government states that there have been a total of 46 positive cases on the island. So far, all known positive cases have been travel-related.{{cite web |title=Province confirms two new cases of COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-confirms-two-new-cases-covid-19 |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=3 September 2020}}
September 4 - One new COVID-19 case is confirmed; it is related to international travel. As of this date, PEI government states that there have been a total of 47 positive cases on the island.{{cite web |title=Province confirms one new case of COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-confirms-one-new-case-covid-19 |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=4 September 2020}}
September 7 - Four new COVID-19 cases are detected. These cases include two young children under the age of 10. All cases are related to international travel. As of this date, PEI government states that there have been a total of 51 positive cases on the island.{{cite web |title=Province confirms new cases of COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-confirms-new-cases-covid-19 |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=7 September 2020}}
September 8
Two new COVID-19 cases are detected. Both cases are related to international travel. As of this date, PEI government states that there have been a total of 53 positive cases on the island.{{cite web |title=Province confirms two new cases of COVID-19 |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-confirms-two-new-cases-covid-19-0 |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=8 September 2020}}
The province opens five new drop-in testing sites where appointments are not needed. The new sites are in Charlottetown, Summerside, Montague, Borden and O'Leary. These sites will operate in addition to the appointment-needed sites already available.{{cite web |title=New drop-in testing sites increase access to COVID-19 screening |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-drop-testing-sites-increase-access-covid-19-screening |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=8 September 2020}}
September 9 - Two new COVID-19 cases are detected, both people traveled internationally. As of this date, PEI government states that there have been a total of 55 positive cases on the island. There is currently no evidence of community spread of the virus.{{cite web |title=Two new positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in PEI |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/two-new-positive-covid-19-cases-confirmed-pei |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=9 September 2020}}
September 19 - The New Normal plan is released to the public; it aims to gradually lift health restrictions.{{cite web |title=Going Forward in PEI: The New Normal plan |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/renewpei-going-forward-together.pdf |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=19 September 2020}}
September 22 - Although the Atlantic Bubble still exists in theory, rotational workers (those who are required to work both inside and outside of Atlantic Canada on a rotation) no longer have to self-isolate or work-isolate. Implementing health restrictions for this population now falls to the workers themselves and their employers.{{cite web |title=Chief Public Health Office looks ahead to 'new normal' for PEI |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/chief-public-health-office-looks-ahead-new-normal-pei |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca/ |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=22 September 2020}}
September 23 - One new COVID-19 case is detected; it is related to international travel. As of this date, PEI government states that there have been a total of 58 positive cases on the island.{{cite web |title=One new positive COVID-19 case in PEI |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/one-new-positive-covid-19-case-pei |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=6 October 2022 |date=23 September 2020}}
September 25 - It is announced that the COVID-19 clinic at the Eastlink Centre will be moving to 64 Park Street.{{cite web |title=Charlottetown COVID-19 clinic moving, expanding hours |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/charlottetown-covid-19-clinic-moving-expanding-hours |website=www.princeedwardisland.ca |access-date=7 October 2022 |date=25 September 2020}}

{{Missing information|section|case numbers. Counting the government-announced COVID-19 cases, if you include the 2 cases announced on Sept 3rd, that only gives us 40 positive cases, although PEI gov says the total is 46 at the time. Also, government data jumps from a total of "55 positive cases" in Sept. 9th to "58 positive cases" in Sept. 23rd, even though only one new case was reported. I cannot find mention of the unaccounted for cases|date=October 2022}}

= November 2020 =

November 23 - Premier King announces that Prince Edward Island is withdrawing from the Atlantic Bubble for a two-week period.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}

= December 2020 =

December 3 - The withdrawal from the Atlantic Bubble is extended until at least December 21, 2020.{{cite news |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-atlantic-bubble-1.5827129 |title=P.E.I. not rejoining Atlantic bubble until at least Dec. 21|date=December 3, 2020 |first=Sara |last=Fraser |publisher=CBC News PEI |access-date=December 15, 2021}}

= February 2021 =

February 26–27 - Two new cases are identified with another three new cases the next day, showing evidence of community spread. A full lockdown had been placed after 11 new cases over the weekend.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}

= May 2021 =

May 21 - The 200th confirmed case of COVID-19 is confirmed in PEI.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=One new case of COVID-19 on P.E.I.; 15 active cases remain|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/one-new-case-of-covid-19-on-p-e-i-15-active-cases-remain-1.5438608|access-date=2021-07-04|website=Atlantic|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=May 1, 2021|title=P.E.I. confirms its 200th case of COVID-19 since pandemic began|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-new-case-may21-1.6036545|url-status=live|website=CBC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522001927/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-new-case-may21-1.6036545 |archive-date=May 22, 2021 }}

= June 2021 =

June 16 - Wayne Easter and Premier King announce upgrades to four education and active transportation infrastructure projects {{Cite web|title=Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement for Central Prince Edward Island|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-central-160000202.html|access-date=2021-07-06|website=finance.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=June 16, 2021|title=Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in education and active transportation infrastructure to help reduce the impacts of COVID-19|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-and-prince-edward-island-invest-in-education-and-active-transportation-infrastructure-to-help-reduce-the-impacts-of-covid-19-896587912.html|url-status=live|access-date=July 5, 2021|website=Cision|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616171411/https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-and-prince-edward-island-invest-in-education-and-active-transportation-infrastructure-to-help-reduce-the-impacts-of-covid-19-896587912.html |archive-date=June 16, 2021 }}{{Cite web|title=/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement for Central Prince Edward Island/|url=https://www.yahoo.com/now/r-e-p-e-t-100000606.html|access-date=2021-07-06|website=www.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}
June 21 - It is announced that residents of PEI do not need to upload information of vaccination for the PEI pass.{{Cite web|date=June 21, 2021|title=Province drops some requirements for residents applying for PEI Pass |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-pass-covid-travel-1.6073512|url-status=live|access-date=July 5, 2021 |website=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621151316/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-pass-covid-travel-1.6073512 |archive-date=June 21, 2021 }}

Cases remained relatively low throughout the Summer and Fall months. However, in late-December 2021, Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) began to experience a surge in COVID-19 cases, primarily caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. Prince Edward Island's caseload quickly accelerated, and the province surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases on December 29, 2021, when health officials reported 129 new cases;{{Cite web|date=2021-12-29|title=P.E.I. reports one person in hospital for COVID-19 treatment, 129 new cases Wednesday|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-reports-one-person-in-hospital-for-covid-19-treatment-129-new-cases-wednesday-1.5722511|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Atlantic|language=en}} a record-breaking, single-day increase in cases. This record was broken again on December 30, 2021, when officials reported 169 new cases,{{Cite web|date=2021-12-30|title=P.E.I. reports 169 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, highest number of daily and active cases to date|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-reports-169-new-cases-of-covid-19-thursday-highest-number-of-daily-and-active-cases-to-date-1.5723532|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Atlantic|language=en}} and on December 31, 2021, with 175 new cases.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-31|title=P.E.I. reports 175 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, 814 active cases|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-reports-175-new-cases-of-covid-19-friday-814-active-cases-1.5724554|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Atlantic|language=en}}

= January 2022 =

January 2 - Officials report 137 new COVID-19 cases since the last update on December 31, 2021.{{Cite web|date=2022-01-02|title=P.E.I. identifies 137 new COVID-19 cases since Friday; active infections rise to 867|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-identifies-137-new-covid-19-cases-since-friday-active-infections-rise-to-867-1.5725705|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Atlantic|language=en}}
January 3 - Officials report 161 new cases. The province's active caseload stands at 995.{{Cite news|date=2022-01-03|title=Prince Edward Island reports 161 new cases of COVID-19, 995 active infections|language=en-CA|work=The Toronto Star|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/01/03/prince-edward-island-reports-161-new-cases-of-covid-19-995-active-infections.html|access-date=2022-01-06|issn=0319-0781}}
January 4 - Another record-breaking, single-day increase in cases is reported, with 198 new cases. The province surpasses 1,000 active cases, with 1,159 active province-wide.{{Cite web|last=Reid|first=Kyle|title=P.E.I. reports 198 new COVID-19 cases on Jan. 4, extends public health restrictions until Jan. 17 {{!}} SaltWire|url=https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/pei-reports-198-new-covid-19-cases-on-jan-4-extends-public-health-restrictions-until-jan-17-100676709/|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.saltwire.com|language=en}}
January 5 - Premier Dennis King and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.Heather Morrison announce 222 new COVID-19 cases; smashing all previous-set records days before. The active caseload is at an all-time high, with officials reporting 1,378 active cases.{{Cite web|date=2022-01-05|title=P.E.I. reports record-breaking 222 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 1,378 active infections|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-reports-record-breaking-222-new-covid-19-cases-wednesday-1-378-active-infections-1.5728748|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Atlantic|language=en}} There are three people in hospital due to COVID-19, including one in intensive care.
January 14
Dr. Heather Morrison announces that Prince Edward Island is reporting its first two deaths related to COVID-19. One individual was between the ages of 60 and 79 years of age, and the other individual was over the age of 79 years.{{cite web |title=Two COVID-19 related deaths in Prince Edward Island |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/two-covid-19-related-deaths-in-prince-edward-island |website=princeedwardisland.ca |date=January 14, 2022 |access-date=26 May 2022}}
Government of PEI reports 1,994 active cases, with a total of 3,861 since the start of the pandemic.{{cite web |title=225 new cases of COVID-19 and 195 new recoveries; update on outbreaks |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/225-new-cases-of-covid-19-and-195-new-recoveries-update-on-outbreaks |website=princeedwardisland.ca |date=January 14, 2022 |access-date=26 May 2022}}
Ongoing outbreaks are reported at Provincial Correctional Centre, Atlantic Baptist Long Term Care Facility, Garden Home Long Term Care Facility and Miscouche Villa Community Care Facility. There are outbreaks at 14 Early Learning and Child Care Centres. There is an outbreak among individuals who regularly access shelters and outreach services in Charlottetown, with nine cases.
January 19 - The province reports its third death due to COVID-19, as well as 304 new COVID-19 cases. There are now ten people in hospital; a new high for Prince Edward Island.{{cite news |last1=Clow |first1=Julie |title=P.E.I. reports 3rd death related to COVID-19 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covid-death-hospitalizations-1.6320425 |access-date=6 October 2022 |work=cbc.ca |date=January 19, 2022}}
January 29
One new death due to COVID-19 is confirmed, bringing the total to four; the individual was 80 or over.{{cite web |title=One additional death related to COVID-19 in PEI; 19 people in hospital and 271 new cases |url=https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/one-additional-death-related-to-covid-19-in-pei-19-people-in-hospital-and-271-new-cases |website=princeedwardisland.ca |date=January 29, 2022 |access-date=25 May 2022}}
There are 2,430 active cases, with a total of 7,545 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
The following locations are reporting active outbreaks. Long Term Care Facilities: Andrews of Park West, Atlantic Baptist, Beach, Grove Home, Clinton View Lodge, Garden Home, South Shore Villa, Summerset Manor. Community Care Facilities: Bevan Lodge. Early Learning and Child Care Centres: 23 centres with cases of COVID-19, 7 centres open, 4 centres closed, 12 centres operating at a modified or reduced capacity. Hospitals: Prince County Hospital. Other congregate settings: Population that accesses shelter and outreach services in Charlottetown, Prince County Correctional Centre, Provincial Addictions Treatment Facility, Provincial Correctional Centre, St. Eleanor's House.

= February 2022 =

February 23 - Dr. Morrison announces a record-breaking 526 new COVID-19 cases. Premier King announces that Prince Edward Island's vaccine system will be terminated on February 28, 2022.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}

= May 2022 =

May 10
Six new deaths due to COVID-19 are reported, bringing the total up to 32. Three of the individuals were older than 80 and three were older than 60.{{cite news |last1=Ross |first1=Shane |title=6 new COVID-related deaths reported on P.E.I. |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-six-covid-deaths-1.6448132 |access-date=25 May 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=10 May 2022}}
There is a new outbreak at Western Hospital in Alberton.
The following long-term care or community care facilities are listed with ongoing outbreaks: Atlantic Baptist, Beach Grove Home, Gillis Lodge, Maplewood Manor, The Mews, Miscouche Villa, Tignish Seniors Home, Wedgewood Manor, Whisperwood Villa
May 17
The 33rd island death is reported. The individual was between 60 and 79 years old.
There are 1,139 active cases.{{cite news |title=P.E.I. records 33rd COVID-related death of pandemic |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covid-death-1.6456588 |access-date=25 May 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=17 May 2022}}
May 20 - It is announced that children, students and staff are no longer required to perform at-home antigen screening tests before attending school or childcare.
May 24
Masks are no longer required for students and staff in early learning and childcare centres, K-12 public and private schools and on school buses.{{cite news |last1=Ross |first1=Shane |title=Masks no longer mandatory in P.E.I. schools beginning May 24 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-mask-schools-no-longer-mandatory-1.6460721 |access-date=25 May 2022 |work=CBC.ca |date=20 May 2022}}
The following COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared over: Unit 2 (Medical/Surgical Unit) of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and at Wedgewood Manor in Summerside.{{cite news |last1=Kaiser |first1=Leigha |title=P.E.I. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, drop in hospitalizations and cases |url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/p-e-i-reports-no-new-covid-19-deaths-drop-in-hospitalizations-and-cases-1.5916525 |access-date=25 May 2022 |work=CTV News, Atlantic |date=24 May 2022}}
There are 743 active cases.
There have been a total of 37,578 COVID-19 cases to date.

References

External links

[https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/covid-19 Government of Prince Edward Island – COVID-19]

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