Schools Reopening Toolkit
Children six-months and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Check out our COVID-19 Vaccines page for answers to your questions and to book an appointment!
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Durham Region Health Department is committed to supporting schools in partnership with the local school boards. The following health and safety measures remain in place for the 2022-23 school year:
- Masks will not be required for students, staff and visitors in schools, school board offices and on student transportation. Schools and school boards are encouraged to actively promote respectful, welcoming and inclusive environments for individuals who choose to wear, or not to wear a mask within their school communities.
- Staff, students and visitors will continue to self-screen every day before attending school using the provincial COVID-19 school and child care screening tool.
- Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, enhanced cleaning and disinfecting, ventilation measures, absence monitoring and reporting will continue to ensure the health and safety of school community members.
Is there a self-assessment required before each school day? | ||||
Yes. All staff and students must self-screen every day before going to school. |
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Personal protective equipment (e.g.: masks, eye protection) | ||||
Although masking is no longer required for students, staff and visitors as of March 21, 2022, many people may choose to continue to wear masks at times and schools are encouraged to promote respectful, welcoming and inclusive practices and communications within their school communities. |
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Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette | ||||
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Screening, symptoms, and testing | ||||
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Student COVID-19 vaccinations | ||||
Protect students and the school community from COVID-19. Children six-months and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. |
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Will there be grade 7 and 8 school-based vaccine clinics for the 2022-2023 school year? | ||||
See information about grade 7 and 8 school-based vaccine clinics |
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Travel outside of Canada | ||||
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Credible resources
Health Department fact sheets |
Government guidance documents |
Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 information in other languages |
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Local school boards
For specific reopening information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit your school board's website:
- Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB)
- Durham District School Board (DDSB)
- Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB)
- Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB)
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
For private schools, colleges and universities, please refer to your school website.
Connect with us
Visit our COVID-19 Update page for additional resident and health-related information.
Durham Health Connection Line is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911.
Signage and resources

This is a mask-friendly environment

Tips for choosing a proper mask

Keep safe while using a mask

Cover your cough (French)

Wearing a mask 101

COVID-19 symptoms and screening for schools

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19

Proper handwashing (English)
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