Amid a record increase of 35 COVID-19 infections, P.E.I. is introducing capacity limits at restaurants and other businesses
Prince Edward Island is imposing stronger COVID-19 restrictions as the province announces new record COVID-19 numbers on Thursday.
All organized gatherings, such as worship services, theatres, wedding and funeral ceremonies, concerts, etc. must operate with a maximum of 50 people with physical distancing with individuals from different households. Venues may have up to 50 per cent capacity, with a maximum of 50 participants plus staff and officiants. Multiple cohorts of 50 are not permittedDay camps will be limited to participant groups of 15 over the span of one day with physical distancing and masks.
Morrison also announced 35 new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, marking the highest single-day case increase since the pandemic began.P.E.I. currently has 165 active cases of the virus.The province did not provide an update on vaccinations on Thursday.Out of an abundance of caution and to prevent further spread of the Omicron variant, Morrison says schools across the province will remain closed to students until Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.Schools will begin contacting students on Jan.
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