© Provided by The Canadian PressHALIFAX — Public school students in Newfoundland and Labrador will return from the holiday break to remote learning starting Jan. 4, as the province battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. Premier Andrew Furey told reporters today the decision will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis in order to return students to in-person classes as soon as possible. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says the province has 1,111 active cases of COVID-19. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2021. The Canadian Press

Source: CBC News December 29, 2021 21:31 UTC