COVID-19.The funding for local school boards will support building retrofits and upgrades, possibly including HVAC renovations to improve air quality, water bottle refilling stations to improve access to safe drinking water and space reconfigurations, such as new walls or doors, to enhance physical distancing.
COVID-19: Adults 50+ in South Simcoe ‘hot spot’ included in Phase 2 of Ontario vaccine plan “The infrastructure investment makes more upgrades possible, to support and protect both staff and students in our school communities,” Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte MPP Doug Downey said in a statement.“This funding means our children and teachers will be able to return to safer and healthier schools.