Government to Open Schools for Semi Candidates
The government has agreed to reopen schools for P6, S3, and S5 in a manner that will ensure compliance with COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures and Safety.
The government noted that the children in pre-primary are prone to respiratory infections including COVID-19 and that most of the activities involve a lot of interface between learners, teachers, and parents, thereby increasing the risk of infection.
The Ministries of Education and Ministry of Health will undertake a countrywide tour of schools to ascertain their preparedness for reopening.