Andrew
Online Reporter
THERE has been a decrease in the number of Covid-19 infections in schools since the beginning of the first term.
All active cases detected through the schools’ surveillance system are under isolation and managed by the Ministry of Health and Child Care.
Addressing a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said they will soon roll out an intensive Covid-19 campaign to encourage people aged 12 years and above to get vaccinated.
“The nation is also being informed that the total number of Covid-19 cases detected in schools since the beginning of the first term decreased.
“Attendance in schools remained stable at 100 percent for teachers and 84 percent for learners,” she said.
Minister Mutsvangwa said an intensive nation-wide Covid-19 vaccination publicity campaign will run between March 21 and April 3, 2022.
“The campaign will target people aged 12 years and above, and is aimed at encouraging them to get vaccinated.
“Community engagement by religious and traditional leaders on all Covid-19 prevention measures will be strengthened during this vaccination campaign blitz.”
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter