2,038 new COVID-19 cases in P.E.I. reported Tuesday, March 22

P.E.I. well being officers reported 2,038 new COVID-19 instances on Tuesday, March 22.

With the brand new confirmed instances for the reason that final public well being replace on March 16, the province has had a median of 342 new instances per day over the previous seven days. 

P.E.I. has 3,294 lively instances of COVID-19 and has reported 23,345 instances for the reason that starting of the pandemic. 

There are 22 individuals in hospital with COVID-19. Twelve have been admitted because of the virus, together with one individual in intensive care. Ten others have been admitted for different causes and have been COVID-19 constructive on or after admission.

Six long-term care and group care amenities have outbreaks of COVID-19, together with Backyard House, Summerset Manor, Previous Rose Lodge Group Care, The Mount Persevering with Care, Whisperwood Villa and Andrews of Parkhill Group Care.

There’s additionally an outbreak in Unit 8 on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.  

Twenty-seven childcare or early studying centres have instances or outbreaks of COVID-19. Of these, 23 are open, one is closed and three are working at a decreased or modified capability.