Staff Writer
Acting President, Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has extended the current national lockdown by another two weeks.
The extention, communicated through a statement, means schools will not open in January.
“Schools be given at least one week after the next two weeks lockdown extension to put preventive public health measures in place before the commencement of the general school calendar depending on the prevailing COVID-19 situation at the time,” said Acting President Chiwenga.
Teachers and students will be required to wear face masks in class.
“All eligible teachers and students are encouraged to be vaccinated for Covid-19 before schools open. Enforcement officers are encouraged to conduct regular assessments of compliance in learning institutions at least on a weekly basis. The provincial task-force teams are exhorted to strengthen their efforts of mobilizing all those eligible to get vaccinated,” Acting President Chiwenga said.
Citizens were urged to avoid complacency and continue adhering to regulations.
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