P.E.I. reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, has highest active case count yet
CBC
P.E.I. has 49 active COVID-19 cases, the highest active case count recorded in the province since the pandemic was declared.
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison announced 10 new cases on Thursday, six of which are still under investigation. Four of the the cases have been linked to travel.
One person is in their 80s, one is in their 60s, two are in their 50s, two are in their 40s, one is in their 30s, two are in their 20s and one is between 12 and 19.
Thursday's announcement follows the confirmation of an omicron variant case in the province, and the imposition of more stringent COVID-19 testing measures.
The province has been experiencing a surge in cases since mid-November.
P.E.I.'s previous active case count peak was 47, recorded on Sept. 23 at the height of the West Royalty Elementary outbreak.
"Similar to other jurisdictions we are seeing transmission of the virus occurring very quickly and with minimal contact," Morrison said in a release.
"It is important to maintain physical distancing from people outside your household and individuals should wear a three-layer mask properly when in indoor public spaces and when outdoors if physical distancing cannot be maintained."
The province issued over 20 public exposure notifications:
Friday, Dec. 10
Saturday, Dec. 11
Sunday, Dec. 12
Monday, Dec. 13
Tuesday, Dec. 14