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Mum is the Word, Provincial Officials Won't Say When They Plan to Reopen Schools

Several key Ontario cabinet ministers were asked when kids will return to classrooms?

Parents, students and teachers are still waiting for word if the province will resume in person learning at schools across Ontario next month.

On Tuesday, the province's top doctor said he would like to see schools in regions with low COVID case counts reopen as early as next week

A spokeswoman for Education Minister Stephen Lecce says safety is a priority, but did not indicate if they are close to a reopening announcement

Health Minister Christine Elliot hinted students may return soon, but added ultimately the decision is up to the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health.

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