Schools not opening on February 15: Government
The Government of Zimbabwe disperses fallacious news circulating on social media that schools will open on the 15th of February 2021.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education says schools remain closed until an official announcement is made. A press release from the Ministry reads,
“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.”
“The ministry of Primary and Secondary Education takes the 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 method’s of communication. ”
” The ministry reinforces the wearing of face masks, physical distancing as well as hand washing 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. ”
” The ministry remains committed to the provision of quality, relevant, equitable, inclusive and wholesome education for all Zimbabweans. Any communication will be cascaded through the proper channels and structures. “
Schools not opening on February 15: Government