Coronavirus outbreak: N.B Education Minister defends memo to parents

Students and parents returning from international travel are being ordered to avoid public schools for two weeks upon their return, according to a memo from Education Minister Dominic Cardy.​​​ The memo sent home to parents on Monday evening stated that children, students, staff, volunteers and family members returning home on or after March 8th are to stay away from schools, early learning facilities and school district offices.