COVID-19 cases and epidemiological data in the community. Hamilton’s public school board alerting families of possible shift to remote learning “Hamilton Public Health Services will review the status of COVID-19 in our community to determine if there needs to be a move to remote learning when we return,” the HWDSB said in its letter.The HWDSB says the decision will likely be made on the evening of April 15.The transition will encompass elementary, secondary and current remote learners and will start with a one-day closure, comparable to an inclement weather day.The time off is to deploy devices to families, connect with students, and plan for remote learning, according to the HWDSB’s note.