In December, with COVID-19 cases rising, Quebec ordered all schools to stop in-person attendance until Jan. 11, with the exception of specialized schools for vulnerable students. Last summer, the province's plan to send students back to school did not include masks, except for some staff. But by October, in red zones, all high school students were wearing masks in classrooms. On Monday evening, the English Parents' Committee Association (EPCA) of Quebec launched an online survey to assess whether parents preferred their kids to continue distance learning. Mental health challengesVeronika Zilberman, who has two children aged 6 and 3, says she understands the reason for ongoing public health restrictions, but she says their effects on her family's mental health are worrisome.

Source: CBC News January 05, 2021 23:26 UTC