P.E.I. had zero new COVID-19 cases since April 28th but that changed on Saturday.
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced three new cases of the virus during an unplanned press conference.
Morrison says the man in his 20’s travelled to Nova Scotia where he had contact with someone from the United States. He is Asymptomatic.
She says the second case is a woman in her 20’s, and is connected to the first case. She is employed at the Whisperwood Villa, a home for seniors.
All residents and staff are being tested but no one in the long term care home is showing any symptoms.
Dr. Morrison says the employee told Public Health, she wore PPE, and is not in patient care. She also left work immediately when she began to feel sick.
Morrison says the third case, a man in his 50’s, is an essential worker that recently left the island and self-isolated upon return. This case is not believed to be connected to the other two.
PEI Premier Dennis King says no changes will be made to the Atlantic bubble, for now.
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