At the start of this school year, rising coronavirus cases in the Lower Mainland led their family to keep Azel at home. Rising COVID-19 cases, including inside Canadian schools, are sparking debate about the potential for another widespread school shutdown, with some proposing extensions to the upcoming holiday break. Meanwhile, the premiers of Manitoba and Quebec have acknowledged they're considering extending the upcoming school holiday beyond the two weeks already scheduled. WATCH | What indicators inform the decision when to close schools? (Martin Weaver/CBC)The overall decision about implementing more stringent lockdown measures, however, cannot wait for the school holiday break, according to Saxinger.

Source: CBC News November 18, 2020 09:00 UTC