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Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, told a post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, 26 April, that government is preparing for the Re-Opening of schools on 3 May this year.
Mutsvangwa said, “The nation is further being informed that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is currently preparing for the safe reopening of schools on May 3, 2022, in full compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Prevention and Management of COVID-19 as well as other Influenza-like illnesses.”
Minister Mutsvangwa added that Government is preparing for the reopening of schools for the second term on 3 May in full compliance with COVID-19 prevention and management protocols.
The prevention and management protocols (Standard Operating Procedures) introduced by the Government in 2021 include the prohibition of hugs, handshakes and sharing of desks in schools, while break and lunchtimes are staggered to prevent crowding.
All sporting activities were also suspended and classrooms were only allowed to accommodate a maximum of 35 pupils to allow for social distancing.
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said:
“All COVID-19 protocols for the safe reopening of schools remain in place as we anticipate the second phase of the vaccination blitz by the Ministry of Health and Child Care.”
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Parents and guardians are advised to prepare their children for returning to school next week so that we contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation.
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