COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, Sept. 28

The COVID-19 testing clinic in Charlottetown has moved to the former government garage on Park Street, and out of the Eastlink Centre.

A P.E.I. gift card program designedto support the Island tourism industry had a successful first day Monday, with some retailers reporting that they had soldup to 40 per cent of their stock before noon.

Pandemic public health protocols on P.E.I. require extra cleaning at child care centres, and that has caused some issues for some facilities.

The Liberal government is asking Parliament to fast-track its latest COVID-19 economic recovery package, prompting a torrent of opposition outrage that the government forced the issue by proroguing Parliament in August.

The Island Waste Management Corporation has gathered less trash and compost on P.E.I. since the beginning of the pandemic.

Charlottetown police have fined two more people for hosting parties with more guests in attendance than permitted under COVID-19 measures.

There have been 58confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Island, with 57 considered recovered. There have been no hospitalizations or deaths, and there is no evidence of community spread.

Also in the news

• Starting Oct. 1, people travelling on Northumberland Ferries will once again have to leave their vehicles and go to the passenger areas during crossings.
• Islanders will have earlier access to flu shots this fall as the province,hoping to avoid a dual outbreak of COVID-19 and influenza,ordered vaccine early this year.
• Charlottetown hopes a scarecrow festival next month will provide a boost to the downtown area.
• The Dundee Arms Inn in Charlottetown will be closing this winter Oct 15 to April 30 for the first time in 48 years.

Further resources

• Here isinformation for livingwith the COVID-19 pandemic on P.E.I. including information on government relief programs, physical distancing measures, and essential health services.
• Here is achart tracking COVID-19 numbers and a timeline of COVID-19-related events on P.E.I.
• Here isa guide onwhat parents and students need to knowabout attending school.

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