They should be opened only after the economic reopening has been sustained and SA’s infection curve is well under control after the passing of its first peak
You quoted the basic education minister saying that “uppermost in our planning is the health and safety of our school communities — particularly learners and teachers” .
This is especially appropriate advice in societies where older people tend not to live alone and often have to care for young children. But our concern extends beyond children and families. The decision on opening schools has been made while much of the SA economy remains shut, with no firm indication on when that will change.
While school closures on their own are deemed to have little benefit in curbing the spread of pandemics, they are seen to be very effective in breaking bridges of transmission into households when used in conjunction with other social-distancing protocols.
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