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P.E.I. closes dining rooms, gyms, along with other new COVID-19 restrictions
8 people in hospital being treated for COVID-19 on P.E.I.
Shane Ross · CBC News · Posted: Jan 18, 2022 11:35 AM AT | Last Updated: 13 minutes ago
P.E.I. announced new restrictions Tuesday — including strict limits to personal gatherings, the continued shutdown of schools, and no inside dining at restaurants — as COVID-19 continues to spread across the Island.
The new restrictions take effect at midnight and are currently scheduled to remain in place until at least Jan. 31.
The news came as Dr. Heather Morrison announced that eight people are in hospital — including four in the intensive care unit being treated for COVID-19.
She also announced 407 new cases of COVID-19, bringing total of active cases to 2,214.
New restrictions that take effect midnight, Jan. 18, include:
Personal gatherings are limited to a single household plus up to two other support people where needed. People living alone can join another household.
Single households may participate in outdoor activities.
No organized gatherings are permitted.
Funeral and wedding ceremonies are permitted with up to 10 people, with officiant.
Gyms and all recreations facilities will be closed.
No in-room dining at restaurants. Take-out, drive-through and delivery is permitted.
Schools will remain closed to in-class learning.
Retail stores can operate at 50 per cent capacity with physical distancing.
Isolation measures will still be four days after coming into P.E.I., with testing.
Officials are meeting with childcare operators about future plans. An announcement is expected this week.
Unlike the shutdown early in the pandemic barbershops, salons and some other personal services can remain open...