Earlier this week, we tried to answer some back-to-school questions parents might have. Ottawa Public Health said in a statement to CBC it is advising against singing, "due to the risk of projection of respiratory droplets." The first line of defence should still be daily symptom screening, distancing, masks and cohorting, according to Ottawa Public Health. Crews have been inspecting ventilation equipment in schools over the summer, according to the school boards. Pedestal fans in classrooms should be pointed toward the windows, and not at students, the school boards have advised.

Source: CBC News August 15, 2020 07:52 UTC