Experts say inequality may have contributed to Regina community schools being hit harder by COVID-19 – CBC

May 20, 2021

A community centre is accepting donations of food, medical masks and more to help those in need

Regina’s community schools account for about half of the COVID-19 cases reported so far in schools in the city this May. An advocate and a professor say families from these schools face extra challenges.

Regina schools have had more than 30 COVID-19 cases since returning to in-person learning on May 3. At least 16 have been in community schools.

“Community” is a designation given to schools in traditionally low income neighbourhoods. Community school families may not have internet, and may live in disadvantaged homes or poverty, according to the North Central Family Centre. Jamiy Moran, the executive director of that community centre, said the organization is trying to help.

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