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16.09.2021 / 18:10

Thousands of education workers in Waterloo Region unvaccinated or aren’t saying if they are

Waterloo Region are either unvaccinated against COVID-19 or are not saying whether they have had two jabs yet.The province required local school boards to post attestation numbers on Wednesday and just 66.5 per cent of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s 9,851 trustees and employees have said they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with one person getting a medical pass.

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Over 90% of education workers employed by Waterloo Region school boards fully vaccinated

Thousands of education workers in Waterloo Region unvaccinated or aren’t saying if they are At that point, just 66.5 per cent of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s 9,851 trustees and employees said they were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with one person getting a medical pass.By the end of September, 91.5 per cent indicated they were fully vaccinated.

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Over 3,000 students switched learning streams at Waterloo schools in February

COVID-19 pandemic continues, more than 3,000 students switched streams between in-person and online learning at public schools in Waterloo Region when the opportunity presented itself this spring.At the high school level, a majority of those changes were students that chose to leave the classroom setting, according to numbers provided by the Waterloo Region District School Board. Ontario high schools can offer sign language classes in September In early January, high school students had to make the decision whether to make a shift which would begin on Feb.

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5 COVID-19 outbreaks declared in Waterloo Region schools this week

COVID-19 variants of concern spreading in Waterloo Region St. John Catholic Elementary School in Kitchener has seen six students and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus prompting the move.“The number of people currently being assessed as potential high-risk contacts is such that we are experiencing challenges having enough staff to safely deliver program at St.

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Another COVID-19 outbreak declared at school in Waterloo Region, 3rd in a week

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a school in the region, according to the Waterloo Region District School Board.On Thursday night, the board announced the latest outbreak at Elmira District Secondary School. COVID-19 outbreak declared at Cambridge elementary school It says a student in a cohort that was asked to isolate last week has tested positive for the coronavirus.The WRDSB says some additional students have been asked to isolate as a result of the new positive test but no other staff members have been affected.COVID-19 outbreaks were also declared at Clemens Mill Public School on Wednesday and William G.

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Coronavirus: Waterloo Region high school students escape exams this fall

Waterloo Region may be breathing a sigh of relief after learning they will not have to take exams this fall as the coronavirus pandemic continues.The ministry of education recently provided school boards with the option of cancelling exams to use the days for instructional time and both boards in Waterloo Region have confirmed they have chosen to do so.A spokesperson for the Waterloo Region District School Board said the move will be used to support students finishing coursework and consolidating learning.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at before and after school program in Waterloo Region

Global coronavirus cases pass 40 million as nations struggle with 2nd wave Provincial regulations state that schools must have two or more connected cases before an outbreak is declared, however, there are exceptions to that rule.Those include outbreaks connected with before- or after-care programs and school buses.The agency did not specify which school was connected but did connect it to the Waterloo Region District School Board.Global News has reached out to the board and Waterloo Public Health for more information on the latest school outbreak.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]There have been three other school outbreaks in Waterloo Region including Cardinal-Leger elementary school, JF

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WRDSB to hold virtual ceremonies for high school grads

COVID-19 outbreak declared at dental clinic in Waterloo Region The Waterloo Region District School Board announced that it will host a virtual Grad Night on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.“During this unprecedented year, WRDSB central staff and secondary school administration have come together to develop a commencement celebration that recognizes our graduates in a safe and equitable manner,” the board said in a letter to parents.The WRDSB says it is still working on plans for the milestone night but notes that each celebration will be tailored for individual schools in the board.

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Tips for getting ready to go back to school in Waterloo Region

Waterloo Region District School Board announces staggered start for elementary classes “We expect that transition will be more challenging this year.

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