Seeing posts abt schools in Ontario & I'm wondering if people have the info needed about schools.
There's been wonderfully low covid in schools, far better than any other setting that's essential.
School ain't great fun (masks, distancing) but it's definitely best for most. 1/7
There's been wonderfully low covid in schools, far better than any other setting that's essential.
School ain't great fun (masks, distancing) but it's definitely best for most. 1/7
By far the majority of cases in schools come from home. The increasing numbers of kids with Covid has continued to pace w/ community spread
But the layers of controls in schools are working, even in places that are the worst in Ontario.
I wonder if that information is known 2/7
But the layers of controls in schools are working, even in places that are the worst in Ontario.
I wonder if that information is known 2/7
There are exceptions, they're orders of magnitude less than other settings.
Meanwhile, when schools close, increases in domestic violence, child abuse, domestic shelter, mental health calls are across all types of families and all types of social strata.
I hope parents know 3/7
Meanwhile, when schools close, increases in domestic violence, child abuse, domestic shelter, mental health calls are across all types of families and all types of social strata.
I hope parents know 3/7
Is this shutdown enough for Ontario overall? Probably not
Does that mean close schools? Of course not.
The last thing Ont. needs is pressure caused by an innocent lack of facts, that pulls us away from a solid strict lockdown, with better supports for those without income. 4/7
Does that mean close schools? Of course not.
The last thing Ont. needs is pressure caused by an innocent lack of facts, that pulls us away from a solid strict lockdown, with better supports for those without income. 4/7
If parents don't have this info, that's what to ask for.
@PublicHealthON evidence summaries and Ontario information on what those cases in schools really mean.
We are a strong province of good people, happy to wait our turn for vaccine if we understand all the facts.
5/7
@PublicHealthON evidence summaries and Ontario information on what those cases in schools really mean.
We are a strong province of good people, happy to wait our turn for vaccine if we understand all the facts.
5/7
Do I have kids in public elementary? Yes. Do they go to school? Yes.
Do I love my kids? Am I/my kids vaccinated? Yes, more than my own life. No, of course not.
Do I love their teachers/all teachers & ECEs? Yes. They've made me a decent enough parent, they are our village! 6/7
Do I love my kids? Am I/my kids vaccinated? Yes, more than my own life. No, of course not.
Do I love their teachers/all teachers & ECEs? Yes. They've made me a decent enough parent, they are our village! 6/7
So there it is.
MASSIVE shout out to schools and school boards for doing what all essential workers are doing.
We are making the best of altered work with the reality of masks, distancing, PPE, and leading with science and safety, while trying to keep spirits up. 7/7
#WeCan
MASSIVE shout out to schools and school boards for doing what all essential workers are doing.
We are making the best of altered work with the reality of masks, distancing, PPE, and leading with science and safety, while trying to keep spirits up. 7/7
#WeCan
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