The COVID-19 virus has travelled across the world, into over 150 countries. People are locking themselves indoors, whole cities are going on lockdown, and some of the busiest streets in the world are empty. Canada has not taken as big of an impact as countries such as China with almost 600,000 cases. We only have 4,689. Nevertheless, Canada has taken many precautions to delay the spread of the coronavirus, and we’ll be updating you on how it has been impacting schools in Canada.
Early March/Late February 2020 COVID-19 is not a serious concern for Canadian schools yet, other than the general guidelines like washing your hands and sneezing or coughing into your elbow. March 12th 2020 The Ontario Ministry of Education announces that all Ontario schools will be closed for 2 weeks after March break, including daycare and before and after school programs in schools. https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/title.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=o March 18th 2020 The Ontario Ministry of Education cancels all EQAO assessments for the 2019-2020 year. https://twitter.com/YRDSB/status/1240311580518223872?s=20 March 20th 2020 The Minister of Education releases resources that allow parents to continue their children’s learning at home. All YRDSB schools are still expected to reopen on April 6th. https://twitter.com/YRDSB/status/1241059662499385346?s=20 March 23rd 2020 Premier Doug Ford announces that schools will be closed passed April 6th, but no specific date for reopening is given. https://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-schools-will-not-reopen-on-april-6-ford-says-1.4864563 York Region declares a state of emergency. https://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/9914284-york-region-declares-state-of-emergency-after-1st-case-of-covid-19-through-local-transmission/ March 27th 2020 YRDSB is currently working on ways to continue learning at home. A technology availability questionnaire is also available for students/parents. https://twitter.com/YRDSB/status/1243562534587817986?s=20 We currently have no confirmed date for when schools are reopening nor the date of the potential beginning of online school. At Voice of Vaughan, we’ll be giving weekly updates on how COVID-19 is impacting people globally, how you can stay entertained during self-isolation, and how the virus is impacting Canadian and Ontario schools. Be sure to check pack every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for new updates. For now, take the advice of the experts and stay home, especially if you’ve recently returned from vacation. Also, don't forget to wash your hands and practice social distancing. It’s the best way to prevent the spread of the disease. Stay safe and stay tuned for more updates! RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE York Region District School Board Website - http://www.yrdsb.ca/Pages/default.aspx Premier of Ontario YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/premierofontario/videos York Region District School Board Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/YRDSBMedia/videos Education Ontario Twitter (Ontario Education Updates) - https://twitter.com/ONeducation York Region District School Board Twitter (Board Updates) - https://twitter.com/YRDSB Doug Ford Twitter (Provincial Updates) - https://twitter.com/fordnation Justin Trudeau Twitter (National Updates) - https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau
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