P.E.I. not renewing mask mandate at this time, CPHO says

P.E.I.’s chief public well being officer is urging individuals to put on masks particularly when they’re sick or recovering from sickness, however there aren’t any plans at the moment to make masks necessary once more.

Dr. Heather Morrison stated the province is seeing a rise in respiratory sicknesses, notably in youngsters. She stated it is a reminder for Islanders to remain up-to-date on vaccines and keep residence when sick.

“If you begin to really feel higher, and which means when your signs are enhancing and you do not have a fever … whenever you exit in public areas, you actually ought to put on a masks for 10 days from the onset of signs as a result of persons are not simply contagious after they really feel actually sick these first couple days.”

Well being officers on P.E.I. are following the epidemiology, she stated, however for now masks stay a robust advice.

“We aren’t desiring to mandate them at the moment.”