Toronto moving all schools to online learning as of Wednesday
by Lucas Casaletto
Last Updated Apr 6, 2021 at 2:57 pm EDT
Board chairwoman Ellen Chambers says Thunder Bay schools have had to dismiss classes repeatedly because of one COVID-19 case. Kelly Sikkema
Toronto elementary and secondary schools will be closed for in-person learning as all students and staff will shift to online learning as of Wednesday.
Toronto Public Health (TPH) issued a Section 22 order and made the announcement on Tuesday; one day
An extension of this order may be considered based on COVID-19 epidemiological data for Toronto.
“The spread of COVID-19 has never been greater in Toronto, with variants of concern increasing both the risk of transmission and the risk of serious illness or death,” said the City in a news release.
TORONTO Schools in Peel Region have been ordered to close as of April 6 and switch to remote learning only as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. Students in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will participate in online learning until at least April 18, officials said. That date could also be extended if required. This closure will allow students and staff at least two weeks out of schools to break any chains of transmission and protect them from exposure, Peel Region said in a statement. All April Break spring camps for school-age children will also be cancelled. This closure is a necessary step to protect staff and students in Peel Region, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lawrence Loh said in a statement Monday. With increasing case counts and the presence of variants of concern, we need to break chains of transmission and keep our schools safe.
TORONTO Schools in Peel Region have been ordered to close and switch to remote learning only despite the provincial government saying it s their firm belief they should remain open. Students in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will move to online learning from April 6 through to April 18 after Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lawrence Loh used his discretionary powers under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act to close schools. All April Break spring camps for school-age children will also be cancelled. This closure is a necessary step to protect staff and students in Peel Region, Loh said Monday. With increasing case counts and the presence of variants of concern, we need to break chains of transmission and keep our schools safe.
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LONDON, ONT. According to the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) website, there are currently 26 schools in the region with at least one or more active COVID-19 cases, but only a small fraction have led to outbreaks or closures. The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chris Mackie says, We really have not seen a lot of spread in schools here.the vast majority of cases diagnosed in school were acquired at home. We ve seen very little transmission within schools, really only a handful of cases among the tens of thousands of students that have been in school for the last two months, so schools are not a place of high transmission in this area.