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

Dr. Heather Morrison speaks to media in Wednesday's COVID-19 conference. (Photo: P.E.I. Government)

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

They said today 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.

The province says it has three active reported cases.

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.