Masks In Schools

• Temporary mask policy set to start Monday at Hamilton public schools

  In a note to parents and guardians, the HWDSB outlined the 'temporary' policy that will be in place for several weeks and includes an easy opt-out option.

  Education

  Dec 9, 2022
  
• Temporary indoor mask policy for Hamilton public schools expected to be in effect for a few weeks

  Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) trustees passed a temporary, indoor masking requirement for all schools on Monday with an easy opt-out option.

  Education

  Dec 7, 2022
  
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• Head of AMA pediatrics questions Premier Smith’s evidence on masks in schools

  Heath experts question where Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is getting her information from when it comes to mask use in schools.

  Education

  Oct 31, 2022
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• Smith to not permit any further masking mandates of school children

  Alberta premier says the province will not permit any further masking mandates of children in Alberta’s K-12 education system.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2022
• COVID-19: Nova Scotia to open new school year without a mask mandate

  For the first time in two years, children returning to school next month in Nova Scotia will start the year without COVID-19 protections like mask mandates.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2022
• ‘Substantial changes’ to COVID-19 protocols in schools unlikely, says Dix

  The B.C. government is expected to release updated guidance this week on what health measures will be recommended or required in schools, if any.

  Education

  Aug 22, 2022
• ‘Mixed emotions’ among N.S. teachers as mask mandate in public schools ends

  Nova Scotia Teachers' Union president Paul Wozney said in a morning interview it's 'a day of mixed emotions' as the masking requirement ends in all public schools.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Masks required in TVDSB schools until local health units say otherwise: Trustee

  A tweet by a Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) Trustee suggests that masking is still required by staff and students until local health units say otherwise.

  Education

  Apr 24, 2022
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• Youth advocate says N.B. should revisit decision to end COVID restrictions in schools

  New Brunswick's child, youth and seniors' advocate says the province should revisit its decision to lift the COVID-19 mask mandate in schools.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2022
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• COVID-19: Hamilton’s public school board exploring options to reimplement mask mandate

  Trustees with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board talked about the possibility of bringing back indoor mask mandate amid concerns over the sixth wave of the pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2022