Calls for mandatory masks, return to online learning in Alberta schools
The head of the Alberta Teachers’ Association and a spokesperson for Support our Students are disappointed with provincial mask rules that don’t include schools.
In Friday’s announcement, Premier Jason Kenney said that as of Saturday, masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces and workplaces, except in schools.School boards can continue to set COVID-19 policies as they deem appropriate. “Why are students being allowed to be put at risk when the rest of the population is being protected? It makes zero sense,” Vipond said.
“Although I hate to say it, because it’s a really important service to society, schools I’m afraid need to be closed. They have a huge role in COVID transmission. They’re going to close at some point. Why not do it early so we get the benefit that early closure?” Vipond said.Wing Li with Support our Students is disappointed with masks not being mandatory in schools and said the province needs to take further measures to prevent schools from being closed again.
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