Government on Tuesday announced the reopening of schools which will be in phases this month as the country moves ahead with easing COVID-19 restrictions.
In a televised announcement, Information Broadcasting Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said schools reopening will start with exam classes on March 15 and the rest on March 22 and vacation starts on the 4th of June, 2021.
“The school calendar for 2021 starts with the examination classes opening on March 15 and the rest on March 22, 2021.”
This comes after President Mnangagwa relaxed the national lockdown on March 1 since the pandemic broke out for the second time in December last.
With the eased lockdown restrictions, citizens are now allowed to travel freely in the country.
However, wearing of masks, temperature checks, and washing of hands in all public areas remain mandatory.
More than 35,000 coronavirus cases and over 1,400 deaths have been recorded in Zimbabwe since the disease broke out in December 2019.
Comments