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Prince Edward Island looking to ease restrictions amid low COVID-19 infection rate
COVID-19 infection rate.“At a time when other jurisdictions are experiencing tightening restrictions and increased lockdowns, we are in the very fortunate and enviable situation to be looking at the days ahead to see an easing of restrictions within our borders,” Dennis King told reporters Tuesday.But King said it won’t be until at least mid-February before the Island re-enters the Atlantic bubble, which allows residents to travel freely between regional boundaries. “At this time, as a province, we are not comfortable moving forward with re-entering the Atlantic Bubble,” King said.Health officials in Prince Edward Island reported two new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday.Chief medical officer of health Dr.