CHARLOTTETOWN — Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting 249 new cases of COVID-19 today along with 292 more recoveries.
There are 2,471 active reported cases in the province, down 43 from Wednesday.
Officials say 10 people are hospitalized with the disease, including two people in intensive care.
Another three patients are in hospital for non-COVID-19 reasons but who have tested positive following routine screening.
Meanwhile, the provincial government is extending some programs to help businesses impacted by the pandemic and offering a new wage-rebate program.
The program offers a 25 per cent wage rebate on payroll for impacted businesses, such as full service restaurants and fitness centres, between Jan. 19 to Jan. 31. Gyms, entertainment venues and other businesses have been closed to reduce COVID-19 transmission, while in-person dining is prohibited.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 20, 2022.
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