CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — As P.E.I. continues to loosen public health restrictions because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s important to remember the basics, says chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison.
Morrison made the remarks during a news conference this morning during which she provided an update on the coronavirus situation in P.E.I.
In her update, Morrison said it is important not to forget some of the basics like that the coronavirus is spread by droplets.
Morrosin said it doesn’t “shoot across the room” or soak through the skin.
It’s also important for people to continue using enhanced cleaning measures, Morrison said.
As the province continues to relax restrictions, Morrison said people should remember the basics of physical distancing, washing hands and not touching their face.
Morrison said there have been more than 346,000 deaths related to COVID-19 around the world.
In Canada, there have been more than 85,000 cases and more than 6,500 deaths with Morrison saying the areas of concern are Ontario and Quebec
Morrison said 17 per cent of cases in Canada have been hospitalized and four per cent put on ventilators.
It has been several weeks since the last confirmed case in P.E.I. and no one has been hospitalized in the province because of the virus.
Morrison said there were 376 new negative tests since Friday.
More than 6,000 people have self-isolated in P.E.I. since public health restrictions began.
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