Quebec public health officials appear to be taking a cautious approach to school outbreaks given the risks posed by variant strains of the novel coronavirus, with total shutdowns implemented at a growing number of schools. Two Montreal-area schools were shut down this weekend because of suspected variant cases and an elementary school in Quebec City was closed Friday. On Sunday, public health authorities closed Fontainebleau elementary school in Blainville, north of Montreal. In all instances, public health officials have sought to quickly test all staff and students. Public health authorities also sought to test all staff and students at Grands-Êtres.

Source: CBC News February 21, 2021 21:16 UTC