South Africa

Covid-19 uncommon in schoolkids - but beware

02 July 2020 - 06:00 By Iavan Pijoos
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Pupils at Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School in Kwamashu, near Durban, start to catch up after returning to class under phase 1 of the staggered reopening of schools.
Pupils at Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School in Kwamashu, near Durban, start to catch up after returning to class under phase 1 of the staggered reopening of schools.
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The NICD has found that Covid-19 is “uncommon” in SA children, including those at school.

But it has a stern warning about masks, social distancing, hand washing and sanitising in schools.

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