Coronavirus Schools

• List of COVID-19 school exposures and outbreaks in Saskatchewan

  A list of COVID-19 cases connected to Saskatchewan schools.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2021
  
• MLHU reports first COVID-19 cases in students after schools reopen

  The MLHU is reporting that a member of Hillcrest Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, and is investigating a number of other cases in school-aged children.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2021
  
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• ‘We are in an emergency situation’: NDP calls on province to make schools safer over April break

  Horwath said front-line workers like teachers need to be prioritized for vaccines during the break and more safety measures need to be put in place in schools.

  Education

  Apr 7, 2021
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• Peel Region medical officer of health ordering schools to close for 2 weeks due to COVID-19

  The order by Dr. Lawrence Loh is effective as of Tuesday and will be in place until at least April 18.

  Health

  Apr 5, 2021
• What happens when a COVID-19 case is detected at a TDSB school?

  "We do have to balance not only making sure that parents are informed ... but also with the privacy of that specific student or staff member."

  Health

  Apr 1, 2021
• Virtual school staff member tests positive for COVID-19: Limestone school board

  The Limestone District School Board said a virtual school staff member tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2021
• Surrey district sent out more than 2,000 COVID-19 exposure notifications this school year

  District superintendent Jordan Tinney revealed the eye-popping number as he laid out enhanced school safety protocols in a video to parents and staff on Sunday.

  Health

  Mar 14, 2021
• Education minister criticized for low COVID-19 testing in Ontario schools

  Capacity currently exists to process approximately 50,000 tests at Ontario's schools a week, but much of that capacity remains underutilized.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Toronto education tech company providing interactive virtual learning experience

  "Before the pandemic, we were talking about 21st-century education for 20 years. It took a pandemic for the education world to actually move forward and act on it."

  Education

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Ontario government announces postponement of March Break

  The news comes as schools in southern Ontario are in the middle of a phased reopening after the government imposed a weeks-long shutdown due to soaring coronavirus cases.

  Health

  Feb 11, 2021