Ontario students return to virtual classrooms today due to surging COVID-19 cases

By The Canadian Press

Students across Ontario will return to the virtual classroom today as school buildings remain shuttered following the spring break.

The provincial government announced the move to remote learning early last week as it dealt with a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

It has also announced a suite of new measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, including limiting interprovincial travel.

Checkpoints will be set up at interprovincial border crossings starting today, and only those coming into Ontario for work, medical care, transportation of goods and exercising Indigenous treaty rights will be allowed through.

The province held firm to that measure over the weekend, despite walking back other public health rules that were announced at the same time Friday.

Premier Doug Ford on Saturday reversed his decision to shutter playgrounds, following a swift backlash from parents and public health experts alike.

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