COVID-19 guidance for schools Kindergarten to Grade 12

The following guidance is directed to administrators of schools from kindergarten to grade 12 (K-12) and local public health authorities (PHAs) in jurisdictions where these schools exist. The guidance is not prescriptive in nature, rather, it supports administrators and PHA's to consider potential risks and mitigation strategies associated with the resumption of in-school classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:47 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 17:47 (UTC)
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title_fr Directives relatives à la COVID-19 à l’intention des écoles de la maternelle à la 12e année
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