CHARLOTTETOWN — Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting 231 new cases of COVID-19 today, including new infections at two long-term care facilities.

Chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison says there has been an average of 215 new cases per day over the last week.

There are 1,934 active reported cases on the Island.  

Morrison says there are seven people hospitalized with the disease, including one in intensive care.  

The outbreak at the Atlantic Baptist Long Term Care Facility has six new cases, for a total of 25, while the Garden Home Long Term Care Facility has two new cases, for a total of 15.  

Morrison says there are also five new cases, for a total of 15, among people who regularly access shelters and outreach services in Charlottetown.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 17, 2022.

The Canadian Press