Premier Brian Pallister confirmed on Tuesday the province is considering extending Christmas break for Manitoba school children.
A possible two-week extension — the duration of one incubation period — would cover the amount of time in which someone who contracted COVID-19 may spread it to someone else.
Dr. Brent Roussin says a Christmas break extension could help prevent COVID cases acquired over the holidays from entering Manitoba schools.
As it stands, Manitoba’s public schools are on holiday from Dec. 19 to Jan. 3.
Manitoba joins several other provinces — including Ontario, B.C., and Quebec — who are also considering a Christmas holiday extension for school children.
