On Thursday, 114 schools were abruptly ordered shut in the Windsor-Essex region of Ontario by the area’s chief medical officer. School boards were caught off guard by the announcement, which has pushed over 56,000 students into online learning until at least the beginning of January.
“The health and safety of students and staff remains a priority for the [Windsor-Essex County Health Unit],” reads the news release. “This action is being taken in an effort to keep our community safe and prevent further spread of COVID-19.”
