P.E.I. isolation requirements drop to five days for COVID-19 positive cases

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — P.E.I.’s chief public well being officer is advising residents that individuals at the moment are required to self-isolate for 5 days after testing optimistic for COVID-19. 

Those that have examined optimistic are legally required to isolate for 5 days after the onset of signs or optimistic check, no matter vaccination standing. Beforehand individuals had been required to self-isolate for seven days.

Individuals can go away self-isolation after 5 days if they aren’t experiencing any signs or if signs are enhancing and so they have had no fever for the final 24 hours.

As soon as out of isolation, individuals are required to put on a masks for the following 5 days whereas in indoor public areas. 

COVID-19-positive circumstances who’re immune-compromised might want to isolate for 10 days, mentioned Well being P.E.I. 

“Isolation continues to be an vital layer of safety towards transmission of COVID-19 whereas we put together for a surge in circumstances on Prince Edward Island this Fall,” mentioned Dr. Heather Morrison. 

“It’s vital that Islanders proceed to be cautious, and this variation in isolation will enable individuals to return to work and college after 5 days of isolation so long as they’re feeling nicely and their signs are enhancing.” 

Masks in high-risk settings, together with hospitals, long-term care and neighborhood care houses, will stay in place to scale back the passing of the virus on to others. 

These trying to get examined can e book an appointment online. 

Extra details about P.E.I.’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is obtainable online.