[WATCH] Exam hall for Covid-positive matrics in Gauteng
The Gauteng Department of Education say matric pupils who have tested positive for Covid-19, will write their final year exam papers at the Nasrec Field Hospital, starting from Monday morning.
The pronouncement by the Department comes after nine candidates contracted the virus and subsequently had to write their exams at different venues.
Spokepserson for the Department, Steve Mabona, released a video on Sunday evening to show the facility where these Grade 12 learners will sit for their exams.
He is seen standing in the make shift class room, fully dressed in protective clothing.
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"Due to an exponential increase, and to mitigate risk for the transmission of the decease, it has been decided that with effect of Monday, all candidates who tested Covid-19 positive will be housed at Nasrec to write and study at the said facility, managed by Health and Education officials,” says Mabona.
"All identified candidates will be quarantined at Nasrec for the minimum of 10 days for mild sickness, and the days could be extended for severely sick candidates,” says Mabona
Furthermore, all learners will be provided with educational facilities, healthcare and catering.
#MatricExams Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says matric pupils who have tested positive for Covid-19, will write their exams at Nasrec Field Hospital. pic.twitter.com/gsH13zv0SP
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) November 16, 2020
