KITCHENER --
Waterloo Region's top doctor said she's "not planning" to shut down in-person learning at local schools.
In an emailed statement to CTV Kitchener, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang said "given our overall COVID-19 situation in the region at this time," she doesn't plan to issue a Section 22 order to shutdown schools.
"We are however monitoring our local situation closely and will take additional actions as required," a statement from Dr. Wang said in part.
Schools in Peel Region were ordered to close as of April 6 as COVID-19 cases surge in that area. Students in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will move to online learning until at least April 18.