COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening the week of April 10
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For the first time since 2019, high-school graduates are looking forward to a proper prom season.
Churches can operate at full capacity now, but it is going to take some time to rebuild congregations.
Some Islanders can now get their second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CBC P.E.I. takes a look at how the Island is faring in the pandemic compared to other provinces, and finds it is not an easy question to answer.
As of Tuesday, there were 14 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19, including three in intensive care. Another 16 were admitted for other reasons and were positive for the coronavirus at or after admission. The province was averaging 367 cases a day over the previous seven days.
P.E.I. closed its specialized cough and fever clinics for COVID-19 at the end of March. Primary care will pass to your doctor, nurse practitioner or a walk-in clinic.
Mild cases can be treated at home with rest.
If you are immunosuppressed or over the age of 50, you can call your primary care provider or 811 within the first five days of your COVID-19 symptoms to see if you may benefit from an antiviral medicine.
If you are concerned about your symptoms, you may also arrange an appointment with your doctor, nurse practitioner or a walk-in clinic. You may also call 811 to consult about your symptoms.
If your symptoms are so severe you don't believe you can wait for an appointment, then go to the emergency at your local hospital. If you do not feel you can travel to the hospital safely on your own, call 911.
The symptoms of COVID-19 can include:
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The weather has certainly been gloomy, damp and windy over the past 10 days in Nova Scotia and it's going to continue this weekend.
Premier Susan Holt says the federal tax holiday on some goods announced Thursday could cost New Brunswick $62 million in revenue.
Thousands in Quebec's Montérégie region will not get their flu and COVID-19 vaccine directly at their seniors' residence anymore.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after he was shot by an RCMP officer in Norway House Cree Nation on Friday.
Saskatchewan road crews and residents alike are getting ready for another icy blast of winter this weekend.
Student leaders at the University of Alberta are criticizing the school's plan to hike tuition — particularly for international students.
Environment Canada says a new fall storm will bring winds gusting up to 110 km/h to southwestern British Columbia on Friday, potentially causing more outages and travel disruption.
Environment Canada says strong winds could cause damage to roofs and windows in P.E.I.'s Kings County and Prince County this weekend, with power outages possible from fallen tree branches.
City council has approved a 3.6 per cent increase in municipal property taxes for next year. The decision follows five days of debate on adjustments to next year's civic budget.