Union leaders at Hamilton school boards are calling for full remote learning as students and staff continue to contract COVID-19. "Schools are not safe, people are contracting COVID-19 in schools, staff members as well as students. 2:03This follows Peel Public Health and Toronto Public Health closing schools in their regions due to rising COVID-19 infections. In a statement on Monday afternoon, Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) also reiterated cases in schools are a reflection of community spread. 143 school COVID-19 cases in 8 daysIn the past eight days, Hamilton's English and French schools reported 143 new cases among staff and students.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2021 21:22 UTC