The association say teachers are not at risk of being infected by pupils.
The South African Paediatric Association supports the position that children should return to school immediately.The South African Paediatric Association says it supports the government’s position that children should go back to school.
However, in a statement issued over the weekend, SAPA said it supported the position that children should be returning to school immediately. “Covid-19 modelling studies predict that school closures alone would prevent only 2-4% of deaths, much less than other social distancing interventions. SAPA said children – including those with asthma, allergic conditions and HIV – could return to school.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES | Zweli Mkhize to chair meeting on tobacco control in SALive coverage of Covid-19 pandemic.
Read more »
COVID-19 in SA: Positives cases pass 30,000There are now 32 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total number to 643.
Read more »
WATCH LIVE | Department of health holds meeting on tobacco control in SADeputy minister of health Dr Joe Phaahla is chairing a meeting on tobacco control in South Africa.
Read more »
Thabo Makgoba: Make SA a country for allOn this National Day of Prayer for relief from Covid-19, let us be reminded of how ubuntu and our Christian values can help us overcome this challenge as a united nation, writes Anglican archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba
Read more »
SA racing kicks off with a potent June scheduleSouth African horseracing swings back into action this Monday 1 June with a 10-race meeting on the Greyville Polytrack in Durban.
Read more »