Health and Safety in the Media
(Government Media Releases)
Ontario Further Improving School Ventilation
New funding builds on previous investments to keep schools as safe as possible The Ontario government announced additional funding of $25 million to further improve
Youth Aged 12-17 Across Ontario Eligible for Accelerated Second Dose
More Than Five Million Ontarians Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 As the province moves to Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen, Ontario is accelerating second
Remote Learning to Continue across Ontario for the Remainder of School Year
Ontario Accelerating Vaccinations to Support a Safer Summer and Return to In-Person Learning in September To best protect Ontario families from the fast growing B.1.617.2
Ontario Accelerates Rollout of Second Shots Targeting a Two-Dose Summer
65 per cent of Adults Have Received First Doses, Ahead of Schedule Ontario has reached a key milestone in its fight against COVID-19, having achieved
COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Expanding to Youth 12+ Ahead of Schedule
Schedule Youth Appointments Through the Provincial Booking System, Call Centre and Select Pharmacies Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to expand, with youth aged 12 and
Ontario Acting to Combat Anti-Asian Racism in Schools
Province to Partner with Community Organizations to Fight Discrimination and Promote Inclusivity The Ontario government is taking action to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination by
Ontario Supports Safe and Reliable Student Transportation
Investment to Support Driver Retention and Service Reliability for 2021-22 School Year As part of ongoing efforts to provide students with continued access to safe
Ontario Unveils $2 Billion Plan to Keep Schools Safe and Support Learning Recovery and Renewal
Record-level Support for Mental Health and Learning Recovery Included as Part of a Historic Investment in 2021-22 School Year The Ontario government is providing more
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking for More People
Individuals Aged 18 and Over in Hotspots Eligible to Book as of May 3 Due to a stable and reliable increase in vaccine supply, this
Canada and Ontario Invest in School Infrastructure to Respond to the Impacts of COVID-19
Projects will enhance health and safety protection for students and staff The governments of Canada and Ontario announced $656.5 million in funding to provide critical
Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break
Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Demands Shift to Protect Students and Staff and Slow Community Spread The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical
Additional Protections for Schools to Keep Students and Staff Safe
Schools will remain open for in-person learning during four-week stay-at-home order as education workers become eligible for vaccines The Ontario government is introducing new measures
Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Phase Two Supports Vaccine Rollout by Postal Code in “Hot Spot” Communities The Ontario government is moving into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan,
Populations Eligible for Phase Two COVID-19 Vaccination
Phase Two to Vaccinate Groups Based on Age and Risk Phase Two of Ontario’s vaccination distribution plan will focus on age and risk to prevent
Ontario Deploys Rapid Tests to More Essential Workplaces and Settings
Innovative Testing Options to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in Key Sectors Based on the successful use of rapid tests in select settings across
Ontario Delays March Break in an Effort to Reduce Community Transmission of COVID-19
Decision was made on the advice of public health officials Today, Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding March break: “In
Enhanced Safety Measures in Place as In-Person Learning Resumes Across Ontario
Provincial Medical Officials are Confident Students can Return to Class Safely Today, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced the dates for the return of in-person learning
Ontario Making Additional Investments to Keep Students and Staff Safe
Province Expanding Testing and Enhancing School Protocols as More Students Return to Class Today As more students return to class today, the Ontario government is