COVID-19 - Schools and Related Settings

PHO works closely with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and local public health units and provides scientific and technical advice to support developing and implementing policies, programs and services to prevent COVID-19 in schools and other related settings including childcare and day and overnight camps.

PHO also develops a variety of resources for staff and administrators to support COVID-19 prevention and control. These resources are complementary to the support and resources provided by local public health units and the Government of Ontario.

Questions About Schools Re-opening

Visit the Government of Ontario’s COVID-19: reopening schools webpage or contact the  Ministry of Education or your local school board for any questions related to schools reopening.

 

Event

PHO Microbiology Rounds: Developing a genomic surveillance program for syphilis in Canada (and Ontario)

This PHO Microbiology Rounds will present new genomic information that will improve our capacity to effectively track syphilis diversity and distribution as well as gather information on antimicrobial resistance to inform on alternative treatment options, leading to better patient and public health outcomes. 

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Updated 29 July 2021