COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Friday, April 17

There were no new cases of COVID-19 announced on Friday, and 118 negativetest resultshave come back since Thursday's briefing.

Northumberland Ferries has delayed the start of its season until at least June 1.

The Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association is taking a vote among its members on whether to delay the opening of lobster season to either May 6 or May 13.

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King sayslobster fishermen are being asked to make an impossible choice and Ottawa needs to step up and support them.

Official Opposition leader Peter Bevan-Baker is calling for a higher degree of oversight after the governmentdeclared a state of emergencyin response to COVID-19 Thursday.

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Further resources

• Here isinformation for livingwith the COVID-19 pandemic on P.E.I. including information on government relief programs, physical distancing measures, andessential health services.
• Here arecharts tracking COVID-19 numbers and a timeline of COVID-19-related events on P.E.I.
• A full list ofCOVID-19 cancellationscan be viewed here. You can report closures on our cancellation hotline at 1-877-236-9350.

COVID-19: What you need to know

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Common symptoms include:

• Fever.
• Cough.
• Tiredness.

But more serious symptoms can develop, including difficulty breathing and pneumonia, which can lead to death.

Health Canada has built aself-assessment tool.

What should I do if I feel sick?

Isolate yourself and call 811. Do not visit an emergency room or urgent care centre to get tested. A health professional at 811 will give you advice and instructions.

How can I protect myself?

• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Clean regularly touched surfaces regularly.
• Practisephysical distancing.

More detailed information on the outbreak is available on thefederal government's website.

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