COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Monday, Dec. 14

The latest requirements for travel to China are making it hard for people trying to get there from Prince Edward Island.

Medical microbiologist Dr. Greg German discusses last week's record-breaking COVID-19 testing numbers with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin.

A major P.E.I. poultry producer says demand is stronger than normal this year.

After nine months of living through the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, actor Tessa Mossey says she feels "very, very spoiled" to be back home in Charlottetown.

P.E.I.'sChief Public Health Office reported five new cases of COVID-19on Saturday. All are related to travel.

On Friday, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison and Premier Dennis King said it is possible the so-called circuit-breaker measurescould be eased earlier than Dec. 21.

Here's how some Islanders are occupying themselves during the new lockdown.

Morrison also said she is anticipating a vaccine willarrive soon. The first high-priority groups could be immunized by Wednesday.

The pandemic has createdchallengesfor Islanders looking to cut down on waste.

P.E.I. has had 89 positive cases of COVID-19 with 17 active. There have been no deaths or hospitalizations.

Nova Scotia reportedfive new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. There are now 57 known active cases in that province.

Onenew case was announced in New Brunswick, bringing its number of active cases to 59.

Also in the news

• A P.E.I. woman has been asked to repay $18,500 in CERB benefits by the end of the year, after being told she didn't qualify for the benefit after all.
• Hanukkah celebrations on Prince Edward Island are a bit different this year due to COVID-19.
• Air Canada issuspending its flights between Charlottetown and Torontoin the new year as fewer people fly during the pandemic, but is adding flights between Charlottetown and Montreal.
• P.E.I. teen Liah Clayton has penned and performed another original Christmas tune for the CBC Feed a Family Campaign to benefit Island food banks and those who need them.

Further resources

• Here isinformation for livingwith the COVID-19 pandemic on P.E.I. including information on government relief programs, physical distancing measuresand essential health services.
• 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.