Some Manitobans are disappointed over the province's decision to keep schools closed for the rest of the school year, despite allowing non-essential businesses to reopen on Monday. Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba's chief public health officer, said opening schools will not be part of the Phase 1 plan. "We certainly look to other jurisdictions on things they're doing but we're going to do a made-in-Manitoba plan," he said. "We're also getting a whole host of kids who have anxiety about school that's going to increase," said Theule. 'Working with stakeholders'James Bedford, president of Manitoba's Teachers' Society said he understands educators are facing challenges, especially when they're teaching in remote communities without adequate internet connection or are teaching subjects like French, which requires classroom engagement.

Source: CBC News May 01, 2020 23:00 UTC