Six Northern Cape schools closed due to Covid-19

Durban - Three primary schools and six high schools in the Northern Cape had thus far been closed due to Covid-19 infections, the provincial education department said on Thursday.

"We are monitoring the situation very closely and ensuring that all systems are in place at schools. Although six schools have been affected thus far, we must indicate that it is not a breakout of Covid-19 infections, but rather individual cases that were reported," said the department via a statement.

The affected schools are: Carnavon Primary School, Enoch Mthetho High School, Ikhwezi Lokusa Primary School, Phillipstown High School, Zingisani Primary School, Beacon Primary School. "Once a positive case is reported, the department immediately disinfects the school. We will further determine whether staff or learners at the affected schools will require psycho-social support and assist in this regard."

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