Govt sets dates for schools reopening

CABINET yesterday said schools would reopen in two weeks’ time, with examination classes set to begin on March 15, while the rest of classes will report for class on March 22.

Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa told a post-Cabinet media briefing that in order to avoid crowding and the potential spread of COVID-19 at schools, pupils will be attending classes on a rotational basis to achieve social distancing.

“Cabinet agreed that the school calendar for 2021 starts on a slightly phased approach, with examination classes opening on March 15, and the rest on March 22, 2021.

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