Sundaymail Editor
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Government has dismissed social media reports that schools will open on February 15 2020 in order to administer Covid-19 vaccine injections to learners and teachers.
In a statement Tuesday, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education said schools remain closed with opening dates set to be announced in due course through the ministry’s official channels.
“It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education that a fake social media report claiming that Government will open schools on 15 February 2021 in order to administer non-voluntary Covid-19 vaccine injections on learners and teachers is circulating,” part of the statement reads.
“The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education takes this opportunity to advise its valued learners, parents, guardians, teachers and other stakeholders, that contrary to that fake social media report, the 2021 school calendar for all primary and secondary schools will be announced in due course, hence schools remain closed until an official announcement is made through the Ministry’s usual official methods of communication.
“The Ministry reiterates that the wearing of face masks, physical distancing as well as handwashing to (is crucial to) prevent the spread of Covid-19 in all school centres as preparations continue for the safe opening of schools and the accelerated implementation of teaching and learning activities.”
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