Anthony Furey
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Ontario backs isolation of potentially exposed children, but says 'common sense' needed
The Ontario government says parents need to use “common sense” when it comes to isolating children who have been dismissed from class or childcare because they may have been exposed to COVID-19. But health officials apparently believe it’s still best for kids to be completely isolated alongside one caregiver and then for both of them to be kept away from the rest of the family.

Peel Health child isolation policy a 'mistake' that's being fixed, says Brampton mayor
The Mayor of Brampton is speaking out against controversial guidelines distributed to parents in Peel Region that says children, even small ones, who have been dismissed from class and child care because they came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 should be placed in quarantine in isolation.

Nine in 10 Toronto parents feel schools are safe: Survey
The results of a recent survey conducted by the Toronto District School Board reveals that the majority of parents and students feel schools have been safe during the pandemic, but that they are also worried about students falling behind because of disruptions to learning. The document noted that “53% of families feel their child will fall behind because of COVID-19. And, 66% of students worry they will fall behind in school because of COVID-19.”

No evidence of 'explosive activity' in variants: York Region's top doc
While some GTA chief medical officers are full of doom and gloom when it comes to a potential surge of the virus, York Region’s top doc has an optimistic outlook about re-opening as he also attempts to calm fears about new variants.

FUREY: CFIB slams Doug Ford calling lockdown extension 'downright insulting'
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is slamming Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s Friday decision to keep Toronto and Peel Region in lockdown for at least two more weeks as “downright insulting.”
