COVID-19 Information for Schools and School Boards
Guidance and information on COVID-19 for school boards and schools can be found below. School boards and schools should visit this website regularly as information and resources related to COVID-19 is updated frequently.
CONTACT US: Schools looking for more information or support can contact the Health Unit through their assigned school liaison or by sending an email to schoolinfoecole@eohu.ca.
Guidance Documents
- Operational Guidance: COVID-19 Management in Schools – Government of Ontario (Aug 26, 2020)
- Guide to reopening Ontario’s schools – Government of Ontario (July 30, 2020)
- COVID-19 guidance for schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 - Government of Canada
Additional Resources
- School and COVID-19 (Public Health Ontario)
- Posters for schools:
- Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace (including the child care sector)
- COVID-19 Guidance for the Health Sector
- COVID-19 Teaching Tools for Educators
- General infection prevention and control resources for schools and child care centres
- Food in Schools During COVID-19
- Student Nutrition Programs during COVID-19
Parent and Student Information
Many families are concerned about COVID-19 and a safe return to school. The following information can be shared with parents and caregivers:
- Returning to school during COVID-19: Information for Parents and Students
- Frequently Asked Questions: Returning to School during COVID-19
- COVID-19 Parent Screening Tool: Should my child attend school? (Online)
- Preventing COVID-19: Tips for Children Attending School (Public Health Ontario)
- www.EOHU.ca/coronavirus
- www.Ontario.ca/coronavirus
- Information for Families That Have Recently Travelled or Are Planning to Travel Outside of Canada
