The province will close all public schools in Ontario for two weeks following March Break in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. In a release, the government said it made the decision on “advice from Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 Command Table.” The order, which will see schools closed from March 14 when March Break begins — until April 5 — has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Education minister’s remarks
