COVID-19 levels in P.E.I. wastewater have dropped, says province – CBC

September testing indicates viral activity has returned to low after a summer rise

Sep 22, 2025

Wastewater monitoring in Prince Edward Island shows COVID-19 levels have dropped after a period of higher activity, according to the provincial government.

The Department of Health and Wellness told CBC News that viral activity has now returned to low.

The National Microbiology Laboratory analyzes wastewater samples from P.E.I. to track COVID-19 trends. In August, levels were considered moderate, then rose to high. However, September testing shows viral activity is back to low.

Since August, the province has reported no hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

There have been two confirmed outbreaks in senior care facilities, one of which has ended, while the other continues.

COVID-19 levels in P.E.I. wastewater have dropped, says province – CBC

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