Masks will be mandatory as of Monday, March 8 for all elementary school students

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New preventative measures for schools in red zones throughout Québec were announced this week by the Québec government .

Effective Monday March 8, all elementary schools of the English Montreal School Board will be applying the new directives for masks .

The wearing of a procedural mask will be mandatory for Grade 1 to 6 students in classrooms , common areas and on school transportation .

The wearing of masks will not be required for elementary school students outdoors .

Elementary school students will receive two child-sized procedural masks per day, provided at the school .

 Pre-school students (K4 and 5) are not required to wear procedural masks in school .

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