16 March 2020 – Newfoundland and Labrador suspend in-person classes for K-12 students

Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Education
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Adapting or closing schools
Level of Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
Lead People/Agency: Newfoundland and Labrador English School District

Overview: Suspension of in-person classes for K-12 students in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Full details here: https://www.thetelegram.com/news/local/newfoundland-and-labrador-covid-19-related-cancellations-and-postponements-423745/

Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Evidence/Justification: Protect the children and community from COVID19. Limit the spread of COVID19.