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THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has urged government to have a supplementary budget meant to help schools in implementing the Covid 19 measures.
ZIMCODD further said many schools are not affording to get the required testing tools in order to curb the spread of Covid 19 simultaneously delivering quality education.
“Government should craft a supplementary budget to cushion schools throughout the country to ensure that they effectively implement COVID-19 compliance measures at the same time delivering quality education.
“Many schools cannot afford Covid 19 test costs”
ZIMCODD further said the money paid by parents as school fees is not enough for schools to secure personal protective equipment and ensure adherence with World Health Organisation COVID-19 guidelines.
“There is need for the government to issue clear standard guidelines to protect children and ensure their access to education in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reduced access to education for children from resource-poor and marginalised backgrounds will worsen poverty and inequality.”
Last week, more than 106 students and staffers at schools across the country tested positive to the coronavirus, raising fears that schools were not adequately prepared to curb the virus.
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