NW schools report 44 new Covid-19 infections
Updated | By Jacaranda FM News
The Department of Education in North West has confirmed 44 additional cases of Covid-19 at schools around the province.
The latest bout of infections takes the total amount of infections, since the return of grade 7 and matric pupils, to 106.
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National schools reopened in June after they were closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The confirmed cases include 11 non-teaching staff, 73 teachers and 22 pupils.
North West Education MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela has urged schools to continue following the set protocols in the event of a positive case.
“I want to encourage all our officials throughout the department to follow the standard operating procedures whenever they report cases of Covid-19. School principals should ensure that they keep contact with the local clinic.”
Grades R, 3, 6, 10 and 11 pupils are expected to return to school on July 6.
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