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After-school programs an ‘afterthought’ in COVID-19 guidelines, advocates say
school programs are being neglected, according to advocates. They believe it’s a blind spot that could increase the COVID-19 risk among elementary students, in particular.“Even if the kids in a before-and-after school program are all from one school, they’re still funnelling in from different cohorts,” said Martha Friendly, a long-time child care advocate and founder of the Childcare Resource and Research Unit.“It’s inescapable.” After-school care an extra worry for B.C.