Will children (and staff) have to wear a mask ALL day? If they are 2 metres away from everyone, could it be taken off with limited risk?

According to the OCDSB, all students in grade 4 to 12 and required to wear a mask or face covering at all times during the school day, and students in grades K-3 may also wear a mask or face covering based on parental choice. As well, all school based staff will be provided with medical/procedural masks which are required to be worn at all times while at work. Mask use has been employed as a supplement to physical distancing to maximize safety. To read more about mask use guidelines in schools, please refer to the OCDSB’s Health, Safety and Well-Being page, seen here