The province mandating non-meidcal masks for students and staff in BC's middle and secondary schools.
Also adding stricter guidelines for fitness and music classes.
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Education Minister @JM_Whiteside detailing music/fitness changes:
Shared equipment must be sanitized between use
fitness outside as much as possible
No contact activities
Masks while singing
Distance of 2 meters for singing/playing instruments
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The remaining funding for enahancing safety protocols at schools ($121M) can be spent at the discretion of districts. @bctf was looking for the ministry to give direction
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RECAP: Non-medical masks now required in BC senior schools unless eating, at desk or if there is a barrier.
Elementary students are not required to wear masks - remains personal choice.
Also stricter music and fitness protocols (details below)
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PHO Dr Henry says masks alone are not the sole solution - they work in concert with other safety measures like distance.
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Q will this alleviate anxiety for the school community?
@JM_Whiteside - the anxiety is undeniable for teachers/staff/students. Is hoping this does make people feel more secure and confident
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Q why no masks at desk when distance not possible?
DBH - wearing a mask all the time is difficult for many, impossible for some. sitting at desks is not a high risk activity. schools continue to be low risk and safe setting. Doesn't want shaming.
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Here's the response from @bctf....
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Q when will students have to wear masks that didn't before?
@JM_Whiteside - masks required to wear mask if in any group work, if moving around the room at all
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Q PE is it safe inside at all?
DBH - In the gym ppl were not ensuring distance or mask wearing -- now there are greater guidances for how to do it safety inside - also including reducing numbers
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Q what's latest data on transmissions in schools
DBH - one cluster in last few weeks.
(She said there was an update on school transmissions a few weeks ago -- I am not familiar with this-- anyone? Last I remember was from around christmas)
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