The case is still under investigation," Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison said in a news release. Islanders are being advised to avoid travel outside the province unless it is necessary. "Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Atlantic Canada and across the country, Island residents should carefully consider travel outside of P.E.I. for less than 48 hours will be asked to be tested upon return on day four and day eight." Prince Edward Island has 40 active cases of COVID-19 and has had 294 positive cases since the pandemic began.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2021 16:41 UTC