covid in schools

• Manitoba to move all K-12 schools in Winnipeg, Brandon to remote learning Wednesday

  Officials said schools in other divisions will mostly remain open, except in specific circumstances.

  Education

  May 9
• Unions, politicians call on Ontario to vaccinate teachers or close schools in hot spots

  Opposition leaders call on Ontario to offer vaccines to education workers, while unions said schools in areas with high infection rates should close until the shots are offered.

  Health

  Apr 6
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• COVID-19: Outbreak prompts closure of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Cobourg

  Students will be contacted by classroom teachers on Tuesday morning with instructions to begin the transition to virtual learning, which will continue until the April break.

  Health

  Apr 5
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• Teachers may be bigger drivers of COVID-19 in schools than students: U.S. CDC study

  The findings line up with studies from the United Kingdom and Germany.

  World

  Feb 22
• Thames Valley board reports COVID-19 cases at 4 schools in London, Woodstock

  With the latest cases of COVID-19 reported, the TVDSB says 'all staff, parents and guardians of affected school communities were immediately notified' and schools remain open.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2020
• Manitoba government warning possible COVID-19 exposures at 2 Winnipeg schools

  Manitoba public health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposures after the first week of school for students across the province.

  Education

  Sep 13, 2020
• B.C.’s top doctor doesn’t ‘foresee a situation’ where the school system shuts down again

  B.C. provincial health office Dr. Bonnie Henry says she does not see British Columbia shutting down schools again like as done in March.

  Education

  Sep 10, 2020