Covid-19 sees two top Gauteng schools suspend academic activities

Covid-19 sees two top Gauteng schools suspend academic activities

The Department of Education in Gauteng has confirmed the temporary closure of two top schools in the province due to an outbreak of Covid-19.

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St John's College in Johannesburg and Krugersdorp High School on the West Rand have both seen an outbreak of the virus.

 

The department’s Steve Mabona says academic activities have been suspended due to the number of infections at the schools.

 

"Krugersdorp High School identified 11 positive cases while St John’s College identified six positive cases.

 

"These cases were immediately requested to go into self-isolation. The temporary closure of these schools will be from Wednesday to Monday."

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