Health officials in Prince Edward Island report one new case of COVID-19

CHARLOTTETOWN – Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting one new case of COVID-19.

They said Thursday that the case involves a man in his 20s who had travelled outside Atlantic Canada.

Officials say passengers on Air Canada Flight 8302 from Montreal to Charlottetown on Feb. 1 are advised to monitor for symptoms.

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The province says it has three active reported cases.

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Prince Edward Island has reported a total of 113 infections and zero deaths linked to the virus.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 4, 2021.