The closure of Ontario’s publicly-funded schools has been extended to the end of May amid the coronavirus pandemic, the province’s education minister has announced. “We will do whatever it takes to keep our students safe,” Stephen Lecce said Sunday in a statement. “The government is taking a careful approach which provides our medical experts the time to review the modelling and make the best decision for the safety of our students and the future of learning.” The Ford government has announced a learn from home program while schools remain closed, and officials have said students will be able to complete the year and obtain credits. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Lecce is set to speak to the