After two extra weeks of remote learning and a snow day, kids return to in-person schooling
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After the Christmas break, an extended stretch of remote learning, and a snow day, schoolchildren in Ottawa are returning to their classrooms.
Ontario announced a return to in-person learning in the province as of Jan. 17, though schools remained closed on Monday because of a monster snowstorm, opting instead to deliver one more day of learning from home.
But classes are set to resume at school boards across the city today.
It comes as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, though there are some indications that the spread is slowing down.
"You're returning to in-person learning … which is so important to the health of children and youth," said medical officer of health Dr. Vera Etches in a statement to teachers, support staff and students.
