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The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be deadlier for Canadians living in long-term care and retirement homes, particularly in provinces that failed to prepare for a resurgence of the coronavirus.
A new report by the National Institute on Ageing says 7,470 people in seniors’ homes succumbed to the coronavirus over the past six months. During the first wave, by comparison, 7,022 residents died.
P.E.I. has received 1,200 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and vaccinations could begin as early as next Tuesday for some residents of long-term care.
COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What s happening Wednesday, Dec. 23
More Islanders are seeking help from food banks this Christmas, and people on P.E.I. have been getting creative during the pandemic.
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Hockey P.E.I. has faced many challenges in keeping the game on the ice this year.(Steve Bruce/CBC)
In her last interview with CBC P.E.I. before the holidays and the end of 2020, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison reflected on the tough past year, and looked ahead to some possible changes to pandemic protocols in the new year.
COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What s happening Tuesday, Dec. 22
In the final planned COVID-19 briefing for Prince Edward Island in 2020, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison laid out more details on the vaccination plan, while Chief of Nursing Marion Dowling told Islanders walk-in testing clinics will have reduced holiday hours.
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With some restrictions of the circuit-breaker lockdown lifted, residents of long-term care homes will be able to see more friends and family this year.(Laura Meader/CBC)
In the final planned COVID-19 briefing for Prince Edward Island in 2020, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison laid out more details on the Island s vaccination plan, while Chief of Nursing Marion Dowling said walk-in testing clinics will have reduced holiday hours and urged Islanders to check the province s site before heading out for testing.