Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce

Education Minister Cleared Of Virus

Jason Wellwood June 11, 2020 6:35 am Last Updated on July 2, 2025 4:56 am

The load on Premier Doug Ford’s shoulders is a bit lighter Thursday morning as his Education Minister has tested negative for COVID-19.

However, the premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott are still waiting for their results, since the three have regular contact.

Education Minister Stephen Lecce was tested after having contact with someone who has the virus.

Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Ross Romano stood in their place at yesterday’s media briefing, adding the absences were done out of an abundance of caution.

Jason Wellwood

Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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