More than 5,000 learners in primary and secondary schools across the country have Covid-19 symptoms, two weeks after the reopening of all educational institutions.
According to a recent surveillance report compiled by the Education and Health ministries, 5,566 out of the 525,605 learners—who had been screened since January 10 when schools reopened—have Covid-19 symptoms.
The report indicates that three learners tested positive in various undisclosed schools.
The report adds that 943 learners have been isolated in schools after showing Covid-19 symptoms. A further 917 have been recommended for testing.
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