Ontario Provides Updates Surrounding Continued Remote Learning and Vaccines for Youth
Ontario has provided an update regarding the current Stay-at-Home order. Officials also used the announcement to share details regarding the ongoing remote learning period and the vaccine strategy for youth aged 12-17.
Here are some key pieces of information for our HWDSB community:
Stay-at-Home Order
With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended the Stay-at-Home Order (O. Reg. 265/21) until at least June 2, 2021. All public health and workplace safety measures under the provincewide emergency brake will also remain in effect.
Current Remote Learning Period
In addition, all publicly funded and private elementary and secondary schools in the province will continue to operate under teacher-led remote learning. Data is to be assessed on an ongoing basis and medical experts, including the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and other health officials will be consulted to determine if it may be safe to resume in-person learning.
Youth Vaccine Plan
Beginning the week of May 31, youth in Ontario between 12 and 17 years of age and their family members who have not received a vaccine will be eligible to book an appointment to receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, including at special dedicated youth and family clinics throughout the weeks of June 14 and 21.
The province will work with public health units to offer both doses of vaccine to youth aged 12 to 17 by the end of August, in collaboration with school boards and other partners. The rollout will be informed by the work of the Children’s COVID-19 Vaccine Table and will provide access to multiple channels to support vaccinating this group, including mass vaccination clinics, community or school pop-ups, and pharmacies.
HWDSB will continue to provide updates surrounding changes to learning models and potential involvement in the youth vaccine rollout.
For more information, visit the following pages:
HWDSB Remote Learning Model (current period)
City of Hamilton Vaccine Webpage
Updated on Thursday, May 13, 2021.