Amid pleas from some parents urging school officials to let their children wear protective masks — and students asking campuses be shut down — educators are calling for calm. Other school boards sent similar letters, which included tips on reducing the risk of transmitting the flu and respiratory illnesses. Sign Up NowAs part of their international student programs, some school boards are expecting the arrival of students from China. At the Peel District School Board, about 40 students from China are scheduled to start second semester. “At this time, Peel Public Health are not advising any delay in registering new students or delaying the re-entry of our current students returning from travel abroad,” said spokesperson Carla Pereira.

Source: thestar January 28, 2020 01:49 UTC