Masks Still Mandatory at Schools

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will maintain the mask requirement in Nova Scotia's public schools until at least the May long weekend.

Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, said today that students, staff, outside service providers, volunteers, and visitors must continue to wear a mask during school instructional hours and on school buses.

Druhan said, ”Throughout the pandemic, we've worked with Public Health to keep kids in schools. Our approach has allowed us to keep schools open for most of the year and allowed our students to continue in-person learning. The minister added, “I know it hasn't been easy.”

Students, staff and visitors are also asked to continue to follow core public health measures, including getting vaccinated if eligible, staying home if feeling unwell, following the COVID-19 daily checklist, and washing and sanitizing hands frequently.

A supply of masks will continue to be available to students and staff, while rapid testing kits will be provided to students and staff as needed.

More information about the updated guidance in the Back to School Plan is available at https://backtoschool.ednet.ns.ca/learning-from-home.

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