COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Friday, Dec. 18 Some of the circuit-breaker restrictions brought in last week have been eased, and a Summerside bookstore is giving away books to newcomers. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 18, 2020 7:06 AM AT | Last Updated: December 19, 2020 Books can be picked up by newcomers at Seaside Books on Water Street in Summerside.(Tony Davis/CBC) Some of the circuit-breaker restrictions brought in last week have been eased Friday. Gatherings can be larger in time for Christmas, and restaurants can reopen dining rooms. Health PEI outlined how it is easing restrictions for visiting in hospitals and health-care centres Friday.