Ontario is closing all public schools for two weeks after March break in light of COVID-19 concerns.
A joint statement from Premier Doug Ford, the health minister and the education minister says the decision is based on the advice of the province’s chief medical officer of health.
Schools have been ordered closed from March 14 to April 5.
The politicians say they recognize the significant impact the move will have on families, students, schools and the broader community, but it’s a necessary precaution to keep people safe.
More to come.
(THE CANADIAN PRESS)
