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New Covid-19 cases won't lead to closure of schools: Magoha

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha at Malava Primary School in Kakamega County on October 23, 2020 to assess the quality of new desks delivered following the reopening of schools.


 

Photo credit: Isaac Wale | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Prof Magoha said the small pockets of infections in schools are being monitored closely.
  • He said the infections in schools are a reflection of the situation among communities in specific regions.
  • He said the Education and Health ministries will continue monitoring the situation.

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has ruled out closure of schools due to new Covid-19 cases reported among learners and teachers after Grade Four, Standard Eight and Form Four learners reported back.

Prof Magoha, who went to Kakamega County on Friday to inspect production units for desks being distributed to schools, said the small pockets of infections in schools are being monitored closely.