30 people test positive for Covid-19 at North West schools

The North West department of education has confirmed 30 new Covid-19 related cases schools in the province, which brings the total to 62 cases.

“We can confirm that there is a total of 62 Covid-19 related cases registered by the department. This means our confirmed cases have increased by 30. As of Thursday morning, North West currently has 2,618 cases of Covid-19 with 291 people have recovered from the virus while five have lost their lives.Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said her department would work to ensure everything is ready for pupils who return.chools for learners with disabilities will also be reopening next month.

In the Western Cape over 300 staff members and 61 pupils had tested positive for the virus according to the education department.

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