More than 400 doctors have sent a letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford that criticizes his decision to keep schools closed to in-person learning this academic year, saying he is prioritizing industry over children. The doctors say the government ignored the advice they gave before the province made a decision on school closures. "Your top doctors and pediatric experts in children's health and well-being unanimously weighed in, in support of return to in-person learning, while educators said this decision was best made by local health experts," the doctors say in the letter. But it is more than a stance; it is a prioritization of industry over schools and adults over children," the doctors add. Even with a fourth variant of concern, the B.1.617.2, the doctors say there is no data to suggest this variant is more virulent in children, youth and adults.

Source: CBC News June 09, 2021 22:41 UTC