Health ministry backtracks on school reopening dates

Health CAS Dr.Mercy Mwangangi During ministry of health brefing |PHOTO: Courtesy

In-person learning in schools may not resume if the cases of the dreaded coronavirus continue to spike.

Speaking on Thursday at a KBC interview, Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr. Mercy Mwangangi said only Grade four, Class eight, and Form four candidates will continue with their studies.

“In light of the current curve, we shall sustain it at grade fours, class eights, and those who are doing their national exams as we analyze the situation to see what happens.”

Mwangangi urged parents to remain calm and make sure their children are provided with protective gear.

At the same time, Dr. Mwangangi called on Kenyans to strictly adhere to COVID-19 containment measures saying the possibility of a second wave should be taken seriously.

A total of 15 teachers are among 46,144 cases of the coronavirus cases reported since the pandemic was discovered in Kenya.