COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Sunday, June 20

Playgrounds and breakfast diners were busy Sunday as Islanders celebrated the second Father's Day of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gardening has become a popular pastime forPrince Edward Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic.Some localgreenhousesand gardeners across P.E.I. shared their thoughts on popular growing trends this spring.

The Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, P.E.I., is exhibiting the work of an 11-year-old Syrian artist and refugee, along with the work of a 13-year-old artist from Charlottetown.

We're starting a new feature at CBC P.E.I. called What a Life. We're going to remember some of the Islanders we've lost over the past year, but weren't able to come together to celebrate in a traditional way because of the pandemic. First up: Cheryl Young.

There have been 206cases of COVID-19 on P.E.I., and none are active. There have been no deaths and two hospitalizations.Prince Edward Island has reported no new cases since June 3.

Elsewhere in Atlantic Canada:

• Nova Scotia reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. There are now 83 active cases in the province, the lowest number in nearly two months.
• New Brunswick reported two new caseswith 56active.
• On Friday,Newfoundland and Labradorreported no new cases. It has 22active cases.

Also in the news

• University students on P.E.I. who attended out-of-province schoolsare disappointed they didn't get to celebrate their graduation in person.
• The pandemic launched a demand for prefabricated mini-homesand it hasn't slowed.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed serious flaws in the employment insurance system, says aparliamentary committee.
• Access to virtual care is growing on P.E.I. because of billing changes and the pandemic. Since April2020, doctors have had the option to bill for care that doesn't happen in person.

TheseIslanders are currently eligible for a vaccine

• People over 12.
• Islanders over 18can book an appointment for Moderna 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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