The department of basic education has developed guidelines to assist schools with minimising the spread of the coronavirus
: for teachers, support staff and learners on the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa” document, which the department published on its website last month. a statement from the department of basic education on Sunday eveningTeachers were expected back on Monday May 25, but many of them had not returned, as provincial departments of education came out to say they were not yet ready to receive them. They are now expected to be at work this week to prepare schools for learners.
For example, according to the document, learners who use public transport to get to school will have to take the “responsibility” of practicing physical distancing to prevent or reduce the possibility of infection. The document also suggests that learners who walk together to schools must keep at least 1.5m apart from each other.
“The health facility must be informed if a Covid-19 infection is suspected, so that they can make the necessary arrangements to receive and manage the patient safely to prevent contamination,” read the guidelines.
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