1,282 new COVID-19 cases in P.E.I. reported in March 9 update
P.E.I. well being officers reported 1,282 new COVID-19 instances for the reason that final replace.
The brand new instances introduced on Wednesday, March 9, imply P.E.I. has reported a mean of 520 instances per day over the previous week.
P.E.I. has 4,893 lively instances of COVID-19 and has reported a complete of 18,905 instances for the reason that starting of the pandemic.
There are 15 individuals in hospital with COVID-19. 5 had been admitted due to the virus, and 10 had been admitted for different causes and examined optimistic for COVID-19 on or after admission.
Three long-term and group care amenities have outbreaks — Backyard Dwelling, Summerset Manor and Previous Rose Lodge.
There’s additionally an outbreak on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Forty-six childcare or early studying centres have instances or outbreaks of COVID-19. Twenty-eight of these amenities stay open, six are closed and 12 are working at a decreased or modified capability.
Faculties with instances or potential exposures are listed on the Public Schools Branch and Commission scolaire de langue française web sites.
