As June nears, so does the reopening of B.C. schools. Interior Health has issued a letter to parents, students and faculty to help assure them that the reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic is safe for everybody. “COVID-19 activity in the Interior Health region has decreased significantly and there is currently very little evidence of community transmission,” Silvina Mema, an Interior Health medical health officer, said in the letter. “As a result, Interior Health believes that the risk of COVID-19 in the school environment is low and that students and staff can safely return to in-class learning as per B.C.’s plan.” Interior Health also mentions the transmission risk for children is significantly lower than for adults. “Compared to