Provincial chairperson Ntwanano Ngobeni said the organisation was monitoring how the department would prioritise the matter.
Speaking to the Pretoria News yesterday, Ngobeni warned while it was necessary that children get back to school, the department should keep a close eye on those who might get infected.halfway with the process of getting ready to vaccinate learners. We are appealing to them that they at least start vaccinating half of the population of pupils.
He added the department’s stance that only learners with comorbidities were to be vaccinated was not viable. Meanwhile, the provincial Department of Education said it was ready with the commencement of the third term. “The education sector is still on full alert and will continue to apply standard operating procedures for the prevention and management of Covid-19 in schools. This includes ensuring wearing of masks, daily screening, sanitising of hands and frequently touched surfaces, and social distancing.
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