Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is urging the government for more support after the Saskatchewan Health Authority reported that around 23 per cent of COVID-19 transmission in school-aged children is happening in schools.Saskatchewan Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.
Saqib Shahab said despite these numbers, the focus is on keeping students in schools for their own wellbeing.“Compared to last year, less schools are going online,” Saskatchewan’s top doctor said Wednesday.“There’s less disruption and children are able to do a lot of activities in school including sports and after school amenities.” COVID-19: Top Saskatchewan doctor breaks down while presenting modelling The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation doesn’t agree, though.