PEI Premier Dennis King (Photo: PEI Govt Facebook)
Those planning on travelling to Prince Edward Island, be sure to have a PEI Pass.
But masks will no longer be mandatory in indoor spaces.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Heather Morrison says, “Non-medical masks are no longer required, but they will be continue to be encouraged in indoor settings for individuals 12 and over, based on a number of factors. Vaccine status, personal health status who you are with, the setting you are in and the space that you share with others. Masks will be optional for children ages 2 to 11.”
There may be some who still feel more comfortable wearing a mask indoors and that is welcomed.
Another loosened restriction, visitors won’t have to be swabbed at the border when they enter.
“If you are an Atlantic Canadian resident with a PEI Pass, entry to Prince Edward Island will look very similar to what it was last year. Like last year, there will be a screening process but as of today at noon, you will not have to be tested if you have a PEI pass,” Premier Dennis King says.
Premier Dennis King says the success rate since they began COVID-19 test for visitors has been very positive, “This is another important milestone and step as a province. I think it is a further indication that we are moving closer to the end.”
These changes went into effect at noon today.
The Island has opened up its PEI Pass stream to those outside of Atlantic Canada.
“On July 18th, we will begin to welcome tourists and visitors from the rest of the country to our Island shores. These milestones are taking place sooner than originally planned and we have been able to do this because the medical factors that go into our decision making process allow us to do so. The national case numbers have declined, the regional case numbers have been minimal. The uptake on vaccinations on PEI and across the country try have been very strong. Additionally, through the testing at our points of entry into PEI, having tested over 25, 000 without a single positive. All of these things give us an increased level of comfort to make the steps ahead,” King says.
He encourages Islanders to continue to practice caution, and to continue making good decisions, because COVID-19 is not over yet.
To recap: non-medical masks are no longer mandatory in closed indoor spaces – but are still recommended indoors until you are fully vaccinated (2 doses).
More details here – https://t.co/u4ch03K5s5— Government of PEI (@InfoPEI) July 9, 2021
