PEI announces two new deaths linked to COVID-19 on Monday, nine people hospitalized

Prince Edward Island announced two new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday, involving two people between the ages of 60 and 79.

“I was saddened to learn that two more people have died due to COVID-19,” said Dr. Heather Morrison, PEI’s Chief Public Health Officer.

“My sincere condolences to the families and loved ones who mourn the loss of these people.”

To respect the families’ privacy, Morrison says no further details of these deaths will be released at this time.

NUMBER OF CASES

Morrison announced 157 new cases of COVID-19 and 219 recoveries, for a total of 2,422 active cases as of 8 a.m. Monday, January 24.

New cases are still being investigated, according to Morrison.

HOSPITALIZATIONS

Public health says nine people in hospital are being treated for COVID-19, including two people in intensive care.

There are two other people in the hospital who tested positive but are being treated for illnesses other than COVID-19 (COVID-19 was not the reason for admission).

UPDATE ON OUTBREAKS

Public Health provided an update on current outbreak locations in high-risk settings:

Long-term care facilities (six facilities with outbreaks):

• Park West Andrews
• Atlantic Baptist
• beach grove house
• Clinton View Lodge
• Garden House
• Sunset Manor

Community care facilities (two facilities with outbreaks):

• Bevan Lodge
• Villa Miscouche

Early Learning and Child Care Centres:

19 centers with COVID-19 cases

• Three open centers
• Eight closed centers
• Eight centers operating at modified or reduced capacity

Other grouping parameters:

• Population Accessing Shelters and Outreach Services in Charlottetown
• Prince County Correctional Center
• Provincial addiction treatment center
• Provincial Correctional Center
• Sainte-Éléonore House

Public Health says Morrison will announce an end to outbreaks.

VACCINATION UPDATE

As of January 19, 96.1% of island residents over the age of 12 have received at least one dose of vaccine, 92.9% are fully vaccinated, and 61% of children aged 5-11 have received one dose. dose. In addition, 43,863 people received their booster dose.

“Health PEI reminds eligible Islanders of the hundreds of vaccination appointments still available this week at clinics across the province for the first, second and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including dedicated appointments for children,” reads- on in a public health statement.