The last time P.E.I. had a confirmed case of COVID-19 was April 28.
During a rare Saturday afternoon news conference, chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison said one of the confirmed cases works at Whisperwood Villa in Charlottetown.
All residents and staff at the facility are being tested Saturday afternoon, Morrison said.Confederation Bridge sees long lines after opening Atlantic travelMorrison noted that none of the cases are connected to the newly-relaxed travel restrictions between provinces in Atlantic Canada.
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