Hamilton sees school COVID-19 cases as Ontario hints at full-remote learning in 2021 Ten students and one staff member in Hamilton have tested positive for COVID-19, the third double-digit day for school-related infections in the city. The province also said families and school boards should be prepared in case they begin January classes fully remote. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 17, 2020 8:42 AM ET | Last Updated: December 17, 2020 Hamilton schools continue to see COVID-19 cases, and the province told families and school boards to be prepared for a potential pivot to full-remote learning.(Bobby Hristova/CBC) Ten students and one staff member in Hamilton have tested positive for COVID-19, the third double-digit day for school-related infections in the city.